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Synonyms for cheerful


Grammar : Adj
Spell : cheer-fuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɪər fəl

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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
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

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