as in happily
in a cheerful or happy manner
cheerfully announced, "It's a beautiful morning!"
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Recent Examples of cheerfully
Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.
—Nathan Schneider, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
By now the acquaintances had seen them and walked in, waving cheerfully.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Joined by Feig's wife, Laurie, and Byrne's partner, Bobby Cannavale, the star pulled out her phone and cheerfully snapped selfies of the foursome.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos likewise ripped Cameron, but Sarandos would still cheerfully kill to acquire a single new Cameron film over a hundred Red Notices and Rebel Moons.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.
—Nathan Schneider, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
By now the acquaintances had seen them and walked in, waving cheerfully.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Joined by Feig's wife, Laurie, and Byrne's partner, Bobby Cannavale, the star pulled out her phone and cheerfully snapped selfies of the foursome.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos likewise ripped Cameron, but Sarandos would still cheerfully kill to acquire a single new Cameron film over a hundred Red Notices and Rebel Moons.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerfully
Adverb
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Eight episodes later, millions of fans have watched their rocky romance become a happily ever after on the surprise Prime Video hit’s first season.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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She was known for her hearty appetite — happily eating 'everything,' with watermelon and strawberries among her favorite treats.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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The main drawing room on the first floor is dominated by two 1960s Italian chandeliers, and there are deep brown leather club chairs and brightly upholstered slipper chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Because designers wanted the watch to glow in the dark — incredibly brightly, and for a long time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cheerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerfully. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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