as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
a moment of cheeriness interrupted the solemn discussion
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Recent Examples of cheeriness
That isn’t to say that Buffett conducts business with blind cheeriness and optimism — nor did Murphy, Buffett said.
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
But that cheeriness might be starting to wear off.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Jean performed cheeriness after the waitress left with their order, raising her voice over the music and talking ceaselessly, asking Sylvester about his senior schedule and teasing him about his new Nelly style.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
But that cheeriness might be starting to wear off.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Jean performed cheeriness after the waitress left with their order, raising her voice over the music and talking ceaselessly, asking Sylvester about his senior schedule and teasing him about his new Nelly style.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeriness
Noun
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Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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That indefatigable cheerfulness, even when describing scenes that sound brutal to almost anyone else, ran through the entire interview.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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His former teammates watched the highlight reel with glee from afar.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Not only do the four statues bode well for the film’s future, but the room buzzed with good will for Anderson, who didn’t try to hide his glee.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cheeriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeriness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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