Cheerful: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheerful

 

[ ˈtʃɪərfʊl ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

mood

Having or showing a happy disposition; full of energy and good spirits.

Synonyms

happy, joyful, lively, upbeat

Examples of usage

  • She had a cheerful smile on her face.
  • Despite the rainy weather, he remained cheerful throughout the day.
  • The cheerful atmosphere in the room lifted everyone's spirits.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Bright and pleasant; causing happiness or contentment.

Synonyms

bright, colorful, pleasant, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • The cheerful colors of the flowers brightened up the room.
  • Her cheerful personality made everyone feel welcome.
  • He painted the room in cheerful hues to create a welcoming environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheerful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegre

🇮🇳 उल्लासित (ullāsit)

🇩🇪 fröhlich

🇮🇩 ceria

🇺🇦 веселий

🇵🇱 radosny

🇯🇵 陽気な (yōkina)

🇫🇷 joyeux

🇪🇸 alegre

🇹🇷 neşeli

🇰🇷 명랑한 (myeongnanghan)

🇸🇦 مبتهج (mubtahij)

🇨🇿 veselý

🇸🇰 veselý

🇨🇳 快乐的 (kuàilè de)

🇸🇮 vesel

🇮🇸 glöð

🇰🇿 көңілді (köñildi)

🇬🇪 ხალისიანი (khalisiani)

🇦🇿 şən

🇲🇽 alegre

Etymology

The word 'cheerful' originated from the Middle English word 'cherful,' which came from the Old English word 'cēorful,' meaning full of cheer. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe someone who is full of good spirits and happiness.

See also: cheer, cheerfully, cheerfulness, cheering, cheers.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,223 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.