chirrupy

adjective

Definition of chirrupynext
as in cheerful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirrupy
  1. cheerful
  2. effervescent
  3. chirpy
  4. buoyant
  5. upbeat
  6. sparkly
  7. eager
  8. chipper
Adjective
  • In the Role Model book, Troy Barrett is a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a history of bullying, while Harris Drover is the team’s cheerful social media manager.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor brands like Halfdays, FP Movement, Patagonia, and Athleta have quite frankly never looked better, with cheerful colorways, unique designs, and trail-ready pieces all proving that function doesn’t have to mean boring.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • The on-air personalities host several music, story, and alternative channels, offering an effervescent personality and deep musical knowledge that beckon you to return.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • The artist layered silver cat-eye polish on top of a peach jelly for a sheer, effervescent finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
  • Also in residence is roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a chirpy cosplayer — and coincidentally Jinx’s biggest fan — whose skills will become valuable as Margo, needing cash, sets off into the world of OnlyFans.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of chirpy
Adjective
  • Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dough should be very smooth and slightly tacky with a soft, buoyant texture.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • If goals diverge, name the common aim, then suggest a simple route that honors both needs, and your upbeat spirit will make consensus easier.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In a day when outsized egos rule the sports landscape, Harvey is humble, upbeat and engaging.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of upbeat
Adjective
  • One table housed hockey sticks and sparkly leotards dangled from a nearby rack.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And just like these nails, give it an extra sparkly finish with metallic lacquer, chrome powder, or cat-eye polish.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparkly
Adjective
  • An international team of microbiologists, engineers, and physiologists was eager to understand how heat affects cilia, and whether this could explain different types of coral death.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The company’s meeting rooms, named after video game characters, are buzzing with employees eager to enjoy the air-conditioning—a rare luxury in Paris.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Wasn’t the entire point of season two making both the audience and Ted realize all the ways in which his ultra-chipper attitude and impenetrable optimism were a mask for decades of repressed sadness?
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The chipper Brydon, recommitted to his family after his infidelities in the second installment, is enjoying greater professional success.
    — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 19 May 2020
Definition of chipper
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