Antonyms for cheerfulness


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


Definition of cheerfulness

Origin :
  • c.1400, "full of cheer," from cheer (n.) + -ful. Meaning "elevating the spirits" is from mid-15c. Related: Cheerfully; cheerfulness.
  • noun happiness
Example sentences :
  • Percival was being forced to cheerfulness in spite of himself.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "Let us hope so," said the captain, recovering his cheerfulness.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Till then we must submit with what fortitude and cheerfulness we may.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • But she had not so much share in her own cheerfulness as her poor aunts had in their misery.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • But a touch of cheerfulness appeared in his tones as he proceeded.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The little Htel Bardol wore a look of cheerfulness and welcome, nevertheless.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • With what cheerfulness will I assign over this envied estate!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "Ah, you wish me to restore your hope and cheerfulness," said God.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • The shops were attractive from the cheerfulness of their windows.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Pass from here with an air of cheerfulness and courage, for his sake.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for cheerfulness

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