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Meaning of the word cheerful in English

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cheerful

US /ˈtʃɪr.fəl/
UK /ˈtʃɪr.fəl/
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Adjective

1.

noticeably happy and optimistic

Example:
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She always has a cheerful disposition, even on Mondays.
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The room was decorated in bright, cheerful colors.
Synonym:
happyjoyfuljollymerryupbeat
Synonym:
gloomysaddepresseddismalmelancholy
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cheerscheercheer oncheer up