Synonyms for cheerful
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : cheer-fuhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɪər fəl |
Top 10 synonyms for cheerful Other synonyms for the word cheerful
- airy
- blithe
- bouncy
- bucked
- contented
- enlivening
- full of pep
- gay
- glad
- gladsome
- good-humored
- hearty
- high
- hilarious
- hopeful
- in good spirits
- in high spirits
- jocund
- jolly
- joyful
- lighthearted
- lively
- merry
- optimistic
- peppy
- perky
- pleasant
- roseate
- rosy
- sanguine
- snappy
- sparkling
- sprightly
- sunny
- sunny side up
- up
- upbeat
- vivacious
- winsome
- zappy
- zingy
- zippy
Définition 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
- "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
Antonyms for cheerful
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