Antonyms for cheerful

Grammar : Adj

Spell : cheer-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɪər fəl

Definition of cheerful

Origin : c.1400, "full of cheer," from cheer (n.) + -ful. Meaning "elevating the spirits" is from mid-15c. Related: Cheerfully; cheerfulness.

adj happy

Example sentences :

"If you still love Paralus, I wonder you can be so quiet and cheerful," said Eudora.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

At the moment she saw him cheerful, and her love looked upon him as good.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

He was determined to make the occasion, if he could, a cheerful one.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Chicago Red grinned with cheerful acceptance of the issue in such an encounter.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

From the kitchen came the dump of an iron, and cheerful singing.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Usually he had some cheerful banter for Tillie, to which she responded in kind.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

From the bar came the jingle of glasses and loud, cheerful conversation.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The wizened little headman was as cheerful and lively and vigorous as ever.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

"You're a cheerful fellow, Hinde," said John, rallying a little.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

"Do not be afraid," said he, with as cheerful a smile as he knew how to put on.
Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Synonyms for cheerful

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