CHEERINESS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

cheeriness

noun

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. —

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

How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

There’s already angst in the party, and glee among Republicans, that the trio will use their new clout to spotlight issues that divide Democrats.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
This tangled relationship between Lestat and Armand, and all the guilt Lestat carries from it, provides a major breakthrough for Molloy’s documentary, and the journalist reacts with giddy, off-putting glee.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 June 2026