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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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
In Happy-Go-Lucky, Sally Hawkins plays Poppy, the world’s most cheerful, generous elementary-school teacher, a chirpy songbird in human form.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Sitting Pot $20 Amazon Teachers have their fair share of tough days, and a cheerful, smiling plant pot might lift their spirits.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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