good cheer
Americannoun
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cheerful spirits; courage.
to be of good cheer.
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feasting and merrymaking.
to make good cheer.
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good food and drink.
to be fond of good cheer.
Example Sentences
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The good cheer appears set to continue based on futures prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
His good cheer and evident affection for India won him the friendship and trust of many of the top rank of the country's politicians, editors and social activists.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
The parade was a lively, energetic experience with good cheer and great vibes, and a whole lot of rainbows!
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
I don’t think Barrymore intended any harm, quite the opposite, and the vice president was magnanimous, taking the comment in stride and with good cheer.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024
I’m teamed up with the sad-faced Rosalie and our leader, Maddy, whose sullenness, under the circumstances, is almost a relief after Liza’s relentless good cheer.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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