cheerful
adjective
full of cheer; in good spirits.
cheerfulness
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a word derived from
cheerful.
Example Sentences
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He might be likened to that friend of Samuel Johnson’s who apologized that he had never quite managed to become a philosopher: “I don’t know how, cheerfulness was always breaking in.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The marine was recognised for demonstrating unselfishness, cheerfulness under adversity, courage and determination throughout his training.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025
Ms. Cruz-Rivas, who takes pride in her lack of self-pity, faced the ordeal with odd cheerfulness.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
Some gentle probing revealed that his cheerfulness might be, at least in part, a reflection of the team that’s about to open its season Saturday night at the Rose Bowl against Coastal Carolina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
His host commenced preparations for their supper with a lively cheerfulness that swept Jethro away from his troubled thoughts and back to the immediate satisfactions of the evening.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
