cheery

\ ˈchir-ē

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cheerier; cheeriest

Definition of cheery

1 : marked by cheerfulness or good spirits

2 : causing or suggesting cheerfulness cheery music

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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

Recent Examples on the Web From cheery to social distancing Tammy Woods is a regular in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport’s international terminal when things go bad. — oregonlive, "Coughs draw icy stares. Disinfecting wipes essential. Airline workers share what it’s like on COVID-19’s front lines," 19 Apr. 2020 Yet that jobs boom conceals a less cheery reality: Most of that work doesn't pay people much money. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, "America's job problem: Employers are hiring, but pay is low," 7 Feb. 2020 Rates for the cheery room start at $399 per night and come with complimentary admission to the Empire State Building and tickets to the Rockefeller Center ice skating rink. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "This Decked-Out Buddy the Elf-Themed Hotel Suite Will Have You Singing Loud For All to Hear," 19 Nov. 2019 Plus, the lotion comes in cheery, bright scents such as lemon and rose. — Deanne Revel, Condé Nast Traveler, "9 Best Hand Creams to Soothe Dry Skin," 8 Apr. 2020 Dave Kaval delivered some cheery news Saturday for A’s fans wondering about the team’s stadium hunt. — Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, "Asked about A’s stadium hunt, team president says: ‘Get the shovels ready!’," 25 Jan. 2020 Some of it is deceptively cheery, and some of that optimism is meant to be taken at face value. — Christopher Mosley, Dallas News, "‘Things Done Changed’ is artist David Jeremiah’s multifaceted take on race — and Dallas’ past," 22 Feb. 2020 The long hours might have added a little to the shadows under his eyes, but his mood is unfailingly cheery. — Rory Smith, New York Times, "At Chelsea, Lampard’s Experiment May Soon Become a Test," 1 Feb. 2020 The kitchen might have gone through the most drastic transformation—when Barrymore was the owner, the kitchen was a bright cheery yellow with two eclectic-toned refrigerators. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "Drew Barrymore’s Former Montecito Home Is On the Market For $9.9 Million," 6 Sep. 2019

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16 May 2020

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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheery. Accessed 27 May. 2020.

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