1
a
: full of good spirits : merry
a cheerful host
b
: ungrudging
cheerful obedience
2
: conducive to cheer : likely to dispel gloom or worry
sunny cheerful room
Examples of cheerful in a Sentence
She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Folks loved her food and were charmed by her cheerful nature.
—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Its bright and cheerful flowers produce a sap that attracts aphids and whiteflies, drawing their attention away from your peach tree.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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cheerful
adjective
cheer·ful
ˈchi(ə)r-fəl 
1
a
: full of good spirits
a cheerful outlook
b
: willing sense 3
cheerful obedience
2
: pleasantly bright
a sunny cheerful room
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