cheerfulness

noun

Definition of cheerfulnessnext
as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter his constant cheerfulness makes him a pleasure to be around

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Recent Examples of cheerfulness His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026 How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans? — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps. — Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026 Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism. — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026 This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding. — Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerfulness
  1. glee
  2. festivity
  3. cheer
  4. cheeriness
Noun
  • Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • Now, there is country-wide camaraderie and glee, mainstream momentum like never before.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • But when her big bro Sherlock (Henry Cavill) goes missing during the festivities, Enola pauses getting hitched to find him and also unearth a military cover-up.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
    — Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The cheers could be heard across the park as families and friends gathered to watch one of the biggest matches of the World Cup so far—Mexico versus Ecuador.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of cheer
Noun
  • That isn’t to say that Buffett conducts business with blind cheeriness and optimism — nor did Murphy, Buffett said.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
  • But that cheeriness might be starting to wear off.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of cheeriness

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