cheery
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- cheerily adverb
- cheeriness noun
- uncheerily adverb
- uncheeriness noun
- uncheery adjective
Etymology
Origin of cheery
Example Sentences
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Her cheery hat contrasted with a black bombazine dress, suitable for mourning.
From Literature
His cheery voice is as fake as his expression.
From Literature
Guitars and percussion that mingled with cheery giggles and feet stomping.
From Literature
The cheery yellow creatures are a signature of Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me” film franchise.
From Los Angeles Times
I give them a cheery greeting and pass through the door.
From Literature
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