1
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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2
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
Fresh from a family vacation in Europe, the tall and athletic Langley is cheery, almost buoyant.
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Curious about her cheery personality, still so abundant, even now, even after everything?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
Lively’s cheery yellow shacket was certainly eye-catching.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The big-city rom-com, the natural habitat for the cheery sidekick, doesn’t get made as often anymore.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Curious about her cheery personality, still so abundant, even now, even after everything?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
Lively’s cheery yellow shacket was certainly eye-catching.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The big-city rom-com, the natural habitat for the cheery sidekick, doesn’t get made as often anymore.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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The YouTuber greets everyone — fan on the street, friend, foe, sitting Congressmen, and unsuspecting Rolling Stone staffer — the same, with a cheerful smile and an already rolling camera crew.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pet supplement space is crowded with options, many of which have cheerful packaging and confident claims, yet little transparency about efficacy.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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