Cheerful Definition & Meaning
cheerful
- adjective
- being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be"
- pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
"Cheerful" in song lyrics
See how cheerful is used in real songs:
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"The ladies rushed the stage the rest got cheerful"
DJ KaySlay & Greg Street f/ Chamillionaire, Papoose, Yung Joc — Pop the Trunk -
"Roadtest: 2012 Tata Nano is cheap and cheerful"
IBN Live — IBN Live
Words that rhyme with cheerful
Usage tips for "cheerful"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cheerful" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cheerful to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cheerful mean?
- being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be" pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
- What part of speech is cheerful?
- Cheerful is an adjective.
- How many definitions does cheerful have?
- Cheerful has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).