1.
Someone who is ~ is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
They are both very ~ in spite of their colds...
Jack sounded quite ~ about the idea.
= cheery
ADJ
~ly
‘We’ve come with good news,’ Pat said ~ly...
She greeted him ~ly.
ADV: ADV with v
~ness
I remember this extraordinary man with particular affection for his unfailing ~ness.
N-UNCOUNT: oft adj N
2.
Something that is ~ is pleasant and makes you feel happy.
The nursery is bright and ~, with plenty of toys.
ADJ