cheery

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\ ˈchir-ē

cheerier; cheeriest

Definition of cheery

1 : marked by cheerfulness or good spirits

2 : causing or suggesting cheerfulness cheery music

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a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day

Recent Examples on the Web Last September and October, too-cheery bulls got splashed with cold water. — Brett Owens, Forbes, 27 May 2021 Often cheery, sometimes goofy, frequently daring, and Saturday … victorious. — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2021 All that will change with the Pritzker Building which will have a separate entrance and separate departments with natural light and cheery decor. — Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 May 2021 Here, shop Fendi’s new basket bag just in time for the cheery, warm months ahead. — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2021 Stamped on each cookie is one of five cheery designs including a gingerbread man surrounded by snowflakes. — PEOPLE.com, 22 Sep. 2020 The cheery hosts posted outside the Point made the decision for me. — Washington Post, 14 May 2021 People flocked to his company’s iced espressos and avocado toast served in a cheery setting. — Dallas News, 12 May 2021 An actual physical classroom, located in the Carriage House at Belmont Manor, is bright and cheery with posters of local birds and insects on the walls and two aquariums, one with a snake and the other with a terrapin. — Katie V. Jones, baltimoresun.com, 22 Apr. 2021

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