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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipper
Adjective
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They are principled, cheerful, resilient leaders.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2026
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Don’t forget to add these $13 blackout curtains to bedrooms and guest rooms, and hang this cheerful spring wreath on the front door.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That prognostication now appears wildly optimistic.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Reynolds spoke to the Broward School Board in October and voiced a more optimistic outlook for the three unions that represent school district employees.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Often called the Butterfly Nebula or the Bug Nebula, this object displays a striking structure involving two bright gas lobes extending in opposite directions, separated by a thick, dusty ring—known as a torus—around the central star.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Penny is a truly bright light in the classroom, bringing a genuine joy and curiosity to her daily practice.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Chipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipper. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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