cheerful

adjective

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1
as in bright
having or showing a good mood or disposition a cheerful person who is always fun to work with and a pleasure to be around

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as in cheery
serving to lift one's spirits a hospital with sunny, cheerful rooms that are designed to make a patient's stay as pleasant as possible

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