cheerful

/ˈtʃɪrfəl/

happy and optimistic

She greeted everyone with a cheerful smile.

Her smile showed she was happy and friendly.

informal

Full of or showing happiness and optimism

The cheerful atmosphere at the party lifted everyone's spirits.

The happy and optimistic mood made people feel good.

Often used to describe people, places, or events that create a positive feeling.

Collocations

cheerful mooda happy and optimistic state of mindcheerful personsomeone who is happy and friendly

to become happier

to make someone happier

Use 'cheerful' to describe people or environments that are happy and optimistic.

'Cheerful' is always positive. Avoid using it in negative contexts.

From Middle English 'chereful', from Old French 'chere' (face) + '-ful' (full of). Originally meant 'having a pleasant face' or 'good-looking'.

Can describe people, places, or situations that evoke happiness. Often used in positive contexts.

cheer

happiness or joy

root

-ful

full of

suffix

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