Synonyms for

Cheerful

Verb / ˈtʃɪrfʌl / Another word for cheerful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing happiness or joy

Synonyms & similar words

depressing pollyannaish upbeat happy jolly merry joyful lively upbeat optimistic bright sunny buoyant blithe animated gleeful joyous exuberant festive smiling grinning radiant content

Synonyms by register

Formal

jovial blithe convivial exuberant

Informal

happy-go-lucky upbeat sunny chipper

Literary

gleeful radiant effervescent

Antonyms

sad gloomy depressed miserable downcast melancholy somber

Common collocations

  • cheerful disposition
  • cheerful greeting
  • cheerful smile
  • cheerful manner
  • cheerful person
  • cheerful occasion
  • cheerful mood

Word family

noun cheerfulness
adjective cheerful
adverb cheerfully

Usage note

Cheerful typically describes a person's outward expression of happiness or a generally positive and optimistic outlook. It is a common and generally positive adjective.

Example sentences

  1. The cheerful children were playing in the park.
  2. She had a cheerful smile on her face.
  3. He sang a cheerful tune as he walked down the street.
  4. The cheerful flowers brightened up the room.
  5. The cheerful puppy wagged its tail happily.

Quotes

  • A cheerful heart is a good medicine. - Proverbs 17:22
  • The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. - E.E. Cummings
  • Cheerfulness is the atmosphere in which all things thrive. - Jean Paul Richter

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