1
a
: full of good spirits : merry
a cheerful host
b
: ungrudging
cheerful obedience
2
: conducive to cheer : likely to dispel gloom or worry
sunny cheerful room
Examples of cheerful in a Sentence
She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Something of a cheerful rebel, Lucy’s playfulness often contrasts with how John approaches new situations: with much trepidation.
—Eleanor Stanford, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Bell launched her company in New York City before relocating to Houston in 2015 and has since gained traction for her cheerful prints and novelty touches, especially across tops and dresses.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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cheerful
adjective
cheer·ful
ˈchi(ə)r-fəl 
1
a
: full of good spirits
a cheerful outlook
b
: willing sense 3
cheerful obedience
2
: pleasantly bright
a sunny cheerful room
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