cheerful — happy and positive in attitude; showing or causing happiness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happy and positive in attitude; showing or causing happiness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so cheerful that even her houseplants seem to smile.
- The cheerful waiter made our dining experience much more enjoyable.
- He painted his room in cheerful yellow to boost his morning mood.
cheerful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtʃɪrfəl/]
happy and positive in attitude; showing or causing happiness
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'cheerful' derives from the 14th-century English 'cheer', which originally meant joy or facial expression and came from Old French 'chiere' (face). Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone with a bright, pleasant demeanor.
Breakdown
cheer (joy, gladness) + -ful (full of, characterized by). The suffix -ful transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'full of cheer or joy'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so cheerful that even her houseplants seem to smile.”
“The cheerful waiter made our dining experience much more enjoyable.”
“He painted his room in cheerful yellow to boost his morning mood.”
“Even on Monday mornings, she arrives at work with a cheerful attitude that's almost suspicious.”
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