Cheer (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her warm smile brought a welcome cheer to the otherwise dismal office atmosphere.
- The arrival of the baby brought a burst of cheer to the entire family.
- A crackling fire on a cold winter night adds a sense of cheer to any room.
- The charity event's success brought cheer to the local community after a tough year.
- Her colorful outfit added a much-needed cheer to the otherwise monotonous business meeting.
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Meaning 2
A cry or shout of approval.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in a loud cheer as the home team scored the winning goal.
- The audience gave a hearty cheer as the comedian took the stage.
- A cheer went up from the students as the principal announced the cancellation of the exam.
- The crowd let out a cheer as the fireworks exploded in the night sky.
- The team received a cheer from the sidelines as they took to the field for the championship game.