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Cheerier: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheerier

 

[ ˈtʃɪəriər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Cheerier is a comparative form of the adjective 'cheery', which means more cheerful or more optimistic than another person or thing. It is used to describe someone who feels more happy and positive compared to others.

Synonyms

brighter, happier, jollier, more cheerful

Examples of usage

  • She felt cheerier after receiving the good news.
  • The cheerful music made everyone feel cheerier.
  • On sunny days, I tend to be cheerier than usual.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheerier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alegre

🇮🇳 ज्यादा खुश

🇩🇪 fröhlicher

🇮🇩 lebih ceria

🇺🇦 більш веселий

🇵🇱 bardziej wesoły

🇯🇵 より陽気な

🇫🇷 plus joyeux

🇪🇸 más alegre

🇹🇷 daha neşeli

🇰🇷 더 명랑한

🇸🇦 أكثر بهجة

🇨🇿 šťastnější

🇸🇰 šťastnejší

🇨🇳 更快乐的

🇸🇮 bolj vesel

🇮🇸 fyndnari

🇰🇿 одан да қуанышты

🇬🇪 მეტად მხიარული

🇦🇿 daha şən

🇲🇽 más alegre

Etymology

The word 'cheerier' derives from the Old English word 'cear', meaning 'care' or 'worry', which gradually evolved into Middle English as 'chere' (meaning 'face, countenance, or mood'). This transformation indicates a shift from the notion of concern to a more positive emotional state. The prefix 'more' combined with 'cheery' emphasizes a heightened sense of happiness or positivity. The use of comparative adjectives like 'cheerier' reflects a social tendency to compare emotional states, demonstrating our inclination to communicate variations in feelings. Over time, the word has become commonly used in English literature and conversation to express increased levels of cheerfulness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,434, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.