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
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She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Hathaway's seconds-long appearance quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the cheerful clip.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Whether your vibe skews bright and cheerful or muted and minimal
By Julia Harrison
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—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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