Synonyms of cheered

cheered

verb

past tense of cheer

1

as in applauded

to declare enthusiastic approval of

critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauded
• praised
• hailed
• saluted
• commended
• acclaimed
• lauded
• touted
• clapped
• cracked up
• endorsed
• accredited
• approved
• recommended
• celebrated
• rose (to)
• doffed one's hat to
• favored
• extolled
• eulogized
• sang
• supported
• ballyhooed
• emblazoned
• bravoed
• rooted (for)
• flattered
• idolized
• magnified
• overpraised
• adulated
• glorified
• deified
• belauded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• blamed
• criticized
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reprobated
• reproached
• reprehended
• reproved
• excoriated
• discommended
• castigated
• vilified
• lambasted
• chid
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

2

as in reassured

to ease the grief or distress of

let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reassured
• assured
• comforted
• soothed
• consoled
• uplifted
• sympathized
• solaced
• lifted
• relieved
• commiserated
• empathized
• calmed
• alleviated
• elevated
• buoyed (up)
• quieted
• allayed
• condoled
• relaxed
• boosted
• assuaged
• tranquilized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubled
• discouraged
• worried
• tortured
• tormented
• distressed
• upset
• intensified
• aggravated
• annoyed
• disheartened
• worsened
• demoralized
• irritated
• harassed
• fretted
• irked
• pestered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cheered

Some farmers cheered the change, including the industry’s principle advocacy organization, but at least some growers oppose it. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder. — CBS News, 31 July 2026

With Romy Gonzalez at second to begin the 10th, Monasterio crushed a 2-0 fastball off Jose Suarez (1-3) as many fans wearing Red Sox jerseys cheered in the A’s home stadium. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

His people cheered, and freed to design their own mornings started arriving earlier. — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

He was cheered by his fans across the world and blasted by pro-Israel organizations and members of Netanyahu’s government. — Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

An excited crowd cheered and waved homemade signs supporting Pancake. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

As McIver built clouds and caterpillars from soap water, the children clapped and cheered in unison. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

The camera then cut to Gomez cracking an egg into dough and kneading the pasta into shape, before feeding it into a machine while her husband cheered her on. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026