Cheerful (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her bright smile made her the most cheerful person in the office, always willing to help her colleagues with a smile.
- The decorations at the children's party created a cheerful atmosphere, making everyone feel joyful and celebratory.
- As a teacher, Mrs. Johnson had a cheerful approach to lesson planning, incorporating games and interactive activities into every class.
- After redecorating the room with bright colors and artwork, Sarah described her living space as a cheerful haven from the stress of her job.
- With her naturally cheerful demeanor, Karen had an ability to connect with strangers easily and start friendly conversations with those she met on the bus.
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Meaning 2
Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The eternal optimist walked into the pouring rain with a cheerful smile, insisting that the sun would come out soon.
- Her cheerful disposition was a welcome change to the gloomy atmosphere that had settled over the office.
- Despite being stuck in a traffic jam, he remained cheerful, singing along to the radio and tapping his hands on the steering wheel.
- The children's cheerful chatter filled the air as they eagerly anticipated the upcoming summer vacation.
- With a cheerful "we'll get through this!" she launched into the difficult conversation, determined to put a positive spin on the bad news.