CHEERED (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

cheered (up)

verb

past tense of cheer (up)

as in brightened

to become glad or hopeful cheer up—things are bound to get better

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as in inspired

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously

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In its latest incarnation, designed by the firm S9, the curtain wall has darkened and the electronic billboards brightened, so that the tower resembles a TV mount, more apparatus than architecture.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
In a hospital room brightened with pink balloons and flowers on Friday, the new parents were overcome with emotion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightened

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Creativity, intuition, compassion, and inspired action flow more naturally.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
As 2016 neared, Thomas’ bandmates expected to reconvene for a 20th anniversary tour, however he was focused on 2015’s The Great Unknown, largely inspired by wife Marisol’s grueling health battles.

— Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspired

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Prosecutors Elizabeth Lipella and Taylor Collins presented evidence during the weeklong trial showing that the defendant and victim were in the same area when she was last seen, that Ryan looked up information on chloroform, alcohol and bleach.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
During the trial in the Tampa area, prosecutors pointed out that Kosowski repeatedly researched Cozzi and, days before the murder, looked up succinylcholine and its effect on the human body.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of looked up

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Doe’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra told CNN his client remains committed to working with Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation and is encouraged by her appointment.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Many of these culture-creating behaviors have been observed in 2026 Anthropic studies of multi-agent systems this year that encouraged complex collaboration.

— Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

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cheered (up)

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