cheerful
[ cheer-fuhl ]
/ ˈtʃɪər fəl /
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cheerful
/ (ˈtʃɪəfʊl) /
adjective
having a happy disposition; in good spirits
pleasantly bright; gladdeninga cheerful room
hearty; ungrudging; enthusiasticcheerful help
Derived forms of cheerful
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