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
The theme music is chipper as ever, and the circumstances have never been more dire.
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Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 May 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
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
Molly’s chipper good nature is a start, but the role feels more sketch-comic than fully realized.
—Michael Phillips, Detroit Free Press, 13 June 2019
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Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 May 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
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
Molly’s chipper good nature is a start, but the role feels more sketch-comic than fully realized.
—Michael Phillips, Detroit Free Press, 13 June 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipper
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Home with help from the Carters Tara Morgan’s cottage is a cheerful yellow with a red door.Danielle Dreilinger, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
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In another, Moo Deng's keeper gives her a tender face rub to a cheerful tune.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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There was still an optimistic view that all MLS teams aren’t blatantly skirting the rules.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Kevin O’Connell has a team full of believers This year’s version of the Vikings have followed the lead of their optimistic head coach.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Chipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipper. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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