cheerful

/ˈtʃɪrfəl/

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Type

Adjective

Meaning

  1. Noticeably happy, optimistic, and in good spirits.

    • He greeted every customer with a cheerful smile this morning.

    • Why are you so cheerful after such a long shift?

  2. Bright, pleasant, and promoting a feeling of happiness.

    • The kitchen was painted in cheerful yellow tones.

    • Does this corner of the room look cheerful enough without curtains?

Collocations

  • cheerful smile
  • cheerful disposition
  • cheerful greeting
  • cheerful voice
  • cheerful colors
  • bright and cheerful

Synonyms

  • upbeat
  • joyful
  • bright
  • sunny

Antonyms

  • gloomy
  • cheerless
  • dreary