1
a
: full of good spirits : merry
a cheerful host
b
: ungrudging
cheerful obedience
2
: conducive to cheer : likely to dispel gloom or worry
sunny cheerful room
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Examples of cheerful in a Sentence
She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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Danielle Dreilinger, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
In another, Moo Deng's keeper gives her a tender face rub to a cheerful tune.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Carey Faux Fur Flap Crossbody Add a hint of glam to any outfit thanks to the soft texture and cheerful shade of this petite, rosy crossbody bag.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
There’s also all-day dining in its cheerful El Hall bistro and bar.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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cheerful
adjective
cheer·ful
ˈchi(ə)r-fəl 
1
a
: full of good spirits
a cheerful outlook
b
: willing sense 3
cheerful obedience
2
: pleasantly bright
a sunny cheerful room
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