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cheery

UK/ˈt͡ʃiɹɪ/ US/ˈt͡ʃɪəɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

  • “a cheery hello”
  • “a gay sunny room”
  • “a sunny smile”
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Origin

From Middle English cheri, equivalent to cheer + -y.

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