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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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as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
his constant cheerfulness makes him a pleasure to be around
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Recent Examples of cheerful
Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Most people equate happiness with automatically being cheerful all the time.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Drawing daisies at the cuticle line of a couple nails paired with double French tips is a perfect recipe for a cute and cheerful mani.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 31 July 2025
Brown, a lively and cheerful youth, had recently beaten cancer.
—Nathan Pilling
july 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
Enter a band of cheerful, industrious elves who work through the night, quietly finishing his designs.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Most people equate happiness with automatically being cheerful all the time.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Drawing daisies at the cuticle line of a couple nails paired with double French tips is a perfect recipe for a cute and cheerful mani.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 31 July 2025
Brown, a lively and cheerful youth, had recently beaten cancer.
—Nathan Pilling
july 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
Adjective
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Avoid nights with a bright moon if possible, or block it from view to reduce glare.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Saffiano leather tote is sturdy and available in two cheery colors: a white Meringue and a light pink Terracotta Tile.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Available in the brand’s cheery Blueberry and Raspberry colors, the lightweight pan is made from aluminized steel for even browning and has a dual-layered nonstick ceramic coating that helps sweet and savory bakes slide right out.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2025
Noun
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John Redcorn conveniently enters with an attractive business proposition: John Redcorn's Red Corn, which the entirety of Rainey Street devours with glee.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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There was a kind of trickster’s glee in his expression.—
Darcy Ballantyne
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Pellegrino did not have specific numbers on ticket sales or corporate sales for this week’s tournament, but was optimistic that the BMW Championship could match or even exceed last year’s numbers.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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Given the optimistic tone coming from so many world leaders ahead of Donald Trump’s Friday meeting with Vladimir Putin, one might be forgiven for believing a peaceful end to Russia’s war in Ukraine was merely hours away.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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The fabric’s breathability made even the sunniest afternoons far more bearable.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The company’s basic kits contain a solar panel that can fit in a backyard or other sunny space, along with equipment to maintain and regulate the flow of energy including an inverter and smart meter.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The audience, limited to 15 people per performance, joins Irina’s birthday festivities during the opening scene; attendees are invited to eat cake and drink champagne, with some sitting at the dinner table and others scattered around the room.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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No announcement as to Kesha’s potential involvement in the festivities has been released, however.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sony shares are up 5% on the numbers and a more upbeat forecast.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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But after an arbitration court ruled last month in Chevron’s favor over its contested acquisition of Hess, the mammoth firms are feeling upbeat.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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From the training room and the dining room and the weight room, there were brief cheers.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Winter Park won state championships in competitive cheer and girls and boys volleyball and piled up 159 points in a system that measures postseason success across all 32 of the FHSAA’s sanctioned sports.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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