cheerful
adjective
full of cheer; in good spirits.
cheerfully
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a word derived from
cheerful.
Example Sentences
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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
“You know, as you get old, friends go away. Parents die. Even children leave,” she cheerfully tells Ashley in an early scene, when she finds out she and Austin intend to marry.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 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
Nearby, a man fanned skewers sizzling on a barbecue grill while a couple played badminton and retirees sang cheerfully on a park bench.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
“I didn’t want to miss Father when he calls,” I say cheerfully.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
