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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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2026
Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits–and the perfect muse for a cheerful manicure.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
For a cheerful addition to your front door that looks warm and welcoming, look no further than this wreath.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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