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cheerful

cheer·ful

UK/ˈt͡ʃɪəfl̩/ US/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

  • “her cheerful nature”
  • “a cheerful greeting”
  • “a cheerful room”
  • “as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be”
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2.

Origin

From Middle English chereful, cherful, equivalent to cheer + -ful.

Phrases

  • cheap and cheerful

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