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
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.
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David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeriness
Noun
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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That boyish glee was evident again Monday against Utah.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Windy City rivalry made its way to the Vatican when Pope Leo XIV, a White Sox fan, seemed to take some glee from the Chicago Cubs' playoff elimination.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Cheeriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeriness. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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