CHEERING (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

cheering (up)

verb

present participle of cheer (up)

as in brightening

to become glad or hopeful cheer up—things are bound to get better

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as in inspiring

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously

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Additionally, loose powder was favored since a heavier hand is required for a long-wear, sweat-proof look, often in a brightening pink hue for the under-eyes such as best-selling options from Rare Beauty and Givenchy.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Air molecules reflect and scatter light beyond an immediate beam, which is why the sky starts brightening at dawn even before the sun climbs above the horizon.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of brightening

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This tragedy left an indelible mark on art and literature, inspiring some of the most powerful writing about displacement, exile, loss, and violence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Two men, born 40 years apart nearly to the day, growing up in the same part of the country, both inspiring rabid fans while trying to keep a low profile.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Definition of inspiring

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Keegan would be appointed in September 1997 as chief operating officer, with Fulham a mid-table side in the old Second Division, looking up at Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Prince Harry is back on American soil, and things are looking up.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of looking up

Verb

Nearly everything Irene does here is monstrous, and yet Corsini never stops encouraging viewers to search for the heartbroken woman suddenly obscured by a wild avatar of self-protection.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Some parent advocacy groups are encouraging families to ask for one anyway.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of encouraging

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One Friday post, for example, shows footage from Super Heavy of Ship cruising away shortly after stage separation, its six Raptors glowing with exertion against the backdrop of a gorgeously blue Earth.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Perhaps that’s the biggest compliment for UCLA, going from being ignored or laughed at to taking a few jabs over your glowing reviews.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of glowing

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