cheery

adjective

ˈchir-ē 

cheerier; cheeriest

1

: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits

2

: causing or suggesting cheerfulness

cheery music

cheerily

ˈchir-ə-lē 

adverb

cheeriness

ˈchir-ē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• blithe
• blithesome
• bright
• buoyant
• canty [British dialect]
• cheerful
• chipper
• eupeptic
• gay
• gladsome
• lightsome
• sunny
• upbeat
• winsome

Examples of cheery in a Sentence

a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party

a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day

Recent Examples on the Web

Add some color to your living room by setting this pillow up on your couch, or put it in your guest room for a cheery welcome. —Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024

Even though the theatricality of Bakker’s sermons evokes a cheery, prosperous togetherness, the fact that God’s teachings can be channeled and compressed into such a camera-friendly, direct-to-consumer form raises immediate eyebrows about the sanctity of his message. —Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024

Lively’s cheery yellow shacket was certainly eye-catching. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024

Getty Images Winter in Madrid: festivities and warming feasts December is the best time to visit Madrid for fans of all things festive, when the city transforms into a cheery utopia. —Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cheery

adjective

ˈchi(ə)r-ē 

cheerier; cheeriest

: merry and bright in manner or effect : cheerful

cheerily

ˈchir-ə-lē 

adverb

cheeriness

ˈchir-ē-nəs 

noun