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

Liberal commentators cheered while conservatives accused him of sexism. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

While lights flickered, music blared and fans cheered, the goal was ruled off; Harris was initially deemed offside. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

The bold reforms, which Tinubu’s government argues saved the economy and handed the government more money, were cheered by investors but resulted in soaring inflation. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

As populist pushback builds against the AI industry and data centers that power it, Republicans who have cheered the AI boom are scrambling to find a new identity as middle-ground pragmatists. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

At Jolly’s watch party Tuesday night, his supporters cheered and celebrated the campaign, which began as an unlikely proposition - a former Republican running on a Democratic ticket. — Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Wall Street cheered improving financial metrics across the board. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Republican governors of Wyoming, Utah and Montana cheered Rollins’ decision in her office’s news release. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Late in the fourth, fans cheered when someone holding a banner in support of transgender rights was shown on the video screen during a timeout. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026