cheerier; cheeriest
1
: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits
2
: causing or suggesting cheerfulness
cheery music
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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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And those pink and gold slices give its face a cheery expression too.
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Corey Lay What to know: Beloved in the game for her cheery demeanor and never-quit attitude, Big T Fazakerley is a solid competitor who may not have the killer instinct required for a win.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
In assessing what’s transpired over these last four months, Charles Lee was far from downtrodden, keeping that same cheery perspective.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2025
Don’t be fooled by its cheery name: Happy Face looks haunting.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 27 Jan. 2025
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Corey Lay What to know: Beloved in the game for her cheery demeanor and never-quit attitude, Big T Fazakerley is a solid competitor who may not have the killer instinct required for a win.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
In assessing what’s transpired over these last four months, Charles Lee was far from downtrodden, keeping that same cheery perspective.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2025
Don’t be fooled by its cheery name: Happy Face looks haunting.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheery. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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