as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
his constant cheerfulness makes him a pleasure to be around
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Recent Examples of cheerfulness
Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.
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Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerfulness
Noun
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The shout of glee at the news that Christopher Kane is the new creative director at Mulberry was practically audible across London this morning.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sounds like a Sean Payton guy, particularly considering his glee in talking pass-protection.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seeded first in this NCAA regional and ranked second overall nationally behind 37-0 Connecticut, UCLA muscled past Minnesota 80-56 to start the festivities as Sacramento hosted a women’s tournament for the first time since 2010.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hailing from Marinduque Island is the Moriones Festival, one of the oldest and most revered ecclesiastical festivities in the Philippines.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Or embrace a tight playoff race and cheer for Team Chaos.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That isn’t to say that Buffett conducts business with blind cheeriness and optimism — nor did Murphy, Buffett said.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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But that cheeriness might be starting to wear off.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Cheerfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerfulness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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