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1
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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2
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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The first known use of cheerful was in the 15th century
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