cheerful
adjective
full of cheer; in good spirits.
cheerfully
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a word derived from
cheerful.
Example Sentences
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Canadians have adjusted cheerfully to many decades of friendship, have welcomed booming trade partnerships and have endured Yank ignorance and condescension.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
The entire production takes quite a while to get into gear; the setup is intended to be witty, and a vehicle for Mr. Dujardin’s cheerfully awkward style, but is as dry as unirrigated L.A.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
He also entertained, as all players in the Banana Ball Championship League are cheerfully required to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
A little further along the trail, Kate Harrison from Durham, with dachshund Bobbi trotting cheerfully along, calls it "absolutely horrific".
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
Only one hand remains, it waves cheerfully before pulling the lid closed.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
