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
Examples of cheerful in a Sentence
She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.
—Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
The ‘50s were also a time when people weren’t afraid of using cheerful colors—namely pastels—especially in more functional rooms like kitchens and bathrooms.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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