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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Wayne Chang, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Plus, their cheerful blooms and tall stems ensure these flowers will be a striking addition to any landscape.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
This year, more than 500,000 bulbs will be in full bloom, including cheerful yellow daffodils, hyacinths, and cherry blossoms.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 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 23 Mar. 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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