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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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The previously cheerful 10th grader, who doesn't have a driver's license and can make a few basic dishes but isn't used to cooking for himself, faced navigating his teenage years alone, his dad's presence reduced to a two-dimensional image on his phone.
—Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Lilly Pulitzer is beloved for its colorful prints, cheerful patterns, and resort-ready style, and these linen pants are no exception.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
This retro floral print channels the charm of heirloom textiles through cheerful blooms and softly washed colors.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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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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