cheery
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cheery
Explanation
Something that's cheery makes you feel happy. A cheery summer day is sunny and bright. It's always fun to spend time with a cheery friend, one who is positive and happy, or to participate in some cheery activity, like watching a funny movie or having a picnic. Cheery things do exactly what they sound like — they cheer you up. You can also use cheerful to mean the same thing, and both words are rooted in cheer, from the Anglo-French chere, "the face," with its Greek root kara, "head."
Example Sentences
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Cheery coup glasses in a warm colorway add an extra layer to the celebration — and some beautiful eye candy to the coffee table when not in use.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023
Cheery street festivals organised by the local governor are well attended, a friend tells me.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023
Cheery Human Studios Bright and encouraging stationery, stickers and other paper goods by Kristina Yu.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2021
Cheery government minders handed out souvenirs and UAE-themed trinkets.
From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2020
Cheery and positive, even when she didn’t feel cheery and positive.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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