cheerier; cheeriest
1
: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits
2
: causing or suggesting cheerfulness
cheery music
Examples of cheery in a Sentence
a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party
a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day
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Start planting seeds after the last frost on a staggered schedule, and enjoy the cheery flowers all summer long.
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Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The cheery month can be translated onto nails with a fun, fresh gel set, from shimmering stars to porcelain florals and chic tortoise shell.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Made with durable natural fibers, this 18-inch-by-30-inch, skid-resistant doormat features a cheery floral design and a welcome message.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
What Wildflowers to Look Out For According to the park's wildflower calendar, some of the first blooms to appear each spring are the bright purple hepatica and cheery white-and-yellow bloodroot flowers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The cheery month can be translated onto nails with a fun, fresh gel set, from shimmering stars to porcelain florals and chic tortoise shell.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Made with durable natural fibers, this 18-inch-by-30-inch, skid-resistant doormat features a cheery floral design and a welcome message.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
What Wildflowers to Look Out For According to the park's wildflower calendar, some of the first blooms to appear each spring are the bright purple hepatica and cheery white-and-yellow bloodroot flowers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheery. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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