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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She could easily be spotted along parade routes with her cheery VW Beetle covered with retro colorful flower stickers from front to back.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Celebrate June with some cheery upgrades to bring the joy of summer indoors.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Comedian Zarna Garg brings her cheery vibes while out and about in New York City on May 27.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Bright Accent Colors For those who want a bolder zap of energy than a cheery pastels can offer, incorporating bright accents can also make a space feel joyful.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Celebrate June with some cheery upgrades to bring the joy of summer indoors.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Comedian Zarna Garg brings her cheery vibes while out and about in New York City on May 27.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Bright Accent Colors For those who want a bolder zap of energy than a cheery pastels can offer, incorporating bright accents can also make a space feel joyful.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheery
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheery. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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