CHIPPER Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

chipper

adjective

Definition of chipper

as in cheerful

having or showing a good mood or disposition you're awfully chipper this morning

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Recent Examples of chipper And yet, beneath her chipper exterior, Twyla was the darkest resident of Schitt’s Creek. — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2020 But all of that melts away as Russell's chipper perspective on impending doom lights up with glowing, glossy eyes and a lively, constantly expressive look on his face. — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2020 Conducting a press call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg, who is normally chipper when announcing fixes to problems, seemed subdued when announcing a series of moves designed to provide coronavirus information, and suppress misinformation, on his platform. — Steven Levy, Wired, 20 Mar. 2020 The team writes for the that many of these cues are vocal, like the chipper whistles of dolphins or the haunting songs of humpback whales. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2020 See All Example Sentences for chipper

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Adjective

The town is also locally known for its cheerful embrace of all things Christmas as well.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Rooms feel traditional, yet never fusty, with cheerful blue and green quilts and rich wood furnishings.

— Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

On the battlefield, Zelenskyy was optimistic, saying Ukraine had almost completely regained control of the Dnipropetrovsk region, with only about 10 square kilometers and three small villages remaining outside Ukrainian control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Mexican producers are optimistic that the border reopening might staunch over a year of financial bleeding.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of optimistic

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That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
If these headsets move to 'see through' or augmented reality, the solution will likely require a MicroLED to be bright enough to compete with the daytime sun and surroundings of a drone pilot on the battlefield.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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