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as in bright
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a cheerful person who is always fun to work with and a pleasure to be around
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as in cheery
serving to lift one's spirits
a hospital with sunny, cheerful rooms that are designed to make a patient's stay as pleasant as possible
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Recent Examples of cheerful
There’s great storage space in the bright and cheerful kitchen.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Folks loved her food and were charmed by her cheerful nature.
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Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Its bright and cheerful flowers produce a sap that attracts aphids and whiteflies, drawing their attention away from your peach tree.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Two accent nails feature a trending mint base topped with vibrant floral details for a fresh, cheerful pop.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
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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
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
Two accent nails feature a trending mint base topped with vibrant floral details for a fresh, cheerful pop.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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For a fun and cheery look, blend different teeny tiny fruits.
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The cheery café is the perfect place to grab a latte or cappuccino.
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And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
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Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
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See how designer Hattie Sparks Collins gave her in-laws' new build to a sunny dose of gathering-place nostalgia.
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For a city often known first for its beaches, nightlife, and warm, sunny weather, the findings highlight just how far the Florida city's dining scene has come.
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By contrast, Goldman remained upbeat on several higher-yielding emerging-market currencies.
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The upbeat occasion delighted fans, many of whom have been with Swift on her journey for decades.
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Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.
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Powering oil operations with wind turbine A tension-leg platform (TLP) is a buoyant, floating structure moored to the seafloor by taut, vertical steel cables.
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Wilde thrills at the prospect of movement, setting a pace to match her buoyant mood.
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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