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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party
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as in bright
serving to lift one's spirits
a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day
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Recent Examples of cheery
The Life of Chuck Just as the title suggests, this movie is about the life of a man named Chuck, played by a cheery Tom Hiddleston, and takes place over three eras in his life, from childhood to adulthood.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 June 2025
Hawkins knows exactly how to play Laura’s cheery psychopathy and cunning cruelties, and Wong, in her first film role, gives Piper a spirited independence.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But the cheery outlook might not hold if unpredictability remains the norm.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Giselle, a cheery woman in her forties from Yorkshire, England, asked.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 June 2025
Hawkins knows exactly how to play Laura’s cheery psychopathy and cunning cruelties, and Wong, in her first film role, gives Piper a spirited independence.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But the cheery outlook might not hold if unpredictability remains the norm.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Giselle, a cheery woman in her forties from Yorkshire, England, asked.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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That sort of homey detail and Karl’s cheerful disposition belie the ghastly stories that her memory holds, the ones her guest has come to hear — and capture on film.—
Christine DiMattei,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Hollis: Hollis is a cheerful name with a fun energy.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The Royals are betting Cruz’s future remains bright.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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After all, when the sun is so bright and the water so warm, who would ever want the summer to end?—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Following The Crowd When investors are optimistic, stock prices rise.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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McEnroe this week sounded a bit more optimistic during a pre-Wimbledon tune-up with reporters staged by ESPN.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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