cheerier; cheeriest
1
: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits
2
: causing or suggesting cheerfulness
cheery music
cheerily adverb
cheeriness noun

Examples of cheery in a Sentence

a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day
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The six-piece set includes wine glasses in multiple cheery colors, including spring-ready hues like pink, yellow, green, and blue. Clara McMahon, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Growing marigolds from seed is a budget-friendly way to fill your garden with cheery flowers. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025 Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day. Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Now that spring is about to hit, pops of pastel and cheery color are making their way back into our makeup bags. Elle Turner, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheery

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheery was in the 15th century

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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheery. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

cheery

adjective
cheerier; cheeriest
: merry and bright in manner or effect : cheerful
cheerily adverb
cheeriness noun

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