Simple meaning
What does Cheerful mean?
Cheerful means showing happiness in a friendly, pleasant way.
Dictionary definition
Happy, friendly, and showing a bright mood.
Example sentences
Cheerful in a sentence
easy
A cheerful song played in the classroom.
medium
Grandpa gave us a cheerful wave from the porch.
hard
Her cheerful attitude helped the team keep trying.
Synonyms
Words like Cheerful
happyUse for someone who feels good or glad.
joyfulUse for a strong, bright kind of happiness.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Cheerful word family
Base word
cheerful
adverb
cheerfully
In a cheerful way.
noun
cheerfulness
The quality of being cheerful.
noun
cheer
A happy shout or feeling.
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Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to cheerful?
Cheerful and joyful both describe a happy mood.
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