cheer ‧ ful /ˈtʃɪəf ə l $ ˈtʃɪr-/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy:
She’s feeling more cheerful today.
I’m making a real effort to be cheerful despite everything.
cheerful voice/smile/manner etc
‘I’m Robyn,’ she said with a cheerful smile.
It does me good to see a cheerful face.
2 . something that is cheerful makes you feel happy because it is so bright or pleasant:
a bright cheerful Italian restaurant
There was a cheerful picture on the wall.
The house has a cheerful atmosphere.
3 . tending to be happy most of the time:
She was a cheerful and agreeable companion.
Before the accident he had been cheerful and confident.
4 . [only before noun] a cheerful attitude shows that you are willing to do whatever is necessary in a happy way:
a cheerful approach to the job
—cheerfully adverb :
He smiled cheerfully.
‘Morning!’ she called cheerfully.
—cheerfulness noun [uncountable]
⇨ cheap and cheerful at ↑ cheap 1 (1)
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THESAURUS
▪ happy :
Are you happy in your new job?
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The film has a happy ending.
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a happy childhood
▪ cheerful looking happy:
a cheerful face/expression
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The room looked bright and cheerful (=it made you feel good) .
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He seems a lot more cheerful today.
▪ be in a good mood to feel happy and relaxed:
It was the day before the vacation and everyone was in a good mood.
▪ contented written feeling happy with your life, job, situation etc:
He was contented with his job as a cycle mechanic.
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She sat down with a contented expression on her face.
▪ pleased/glad [not before noun] happy because something good has happened:
I’m pleased I passed my exam.
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He was glad to see someone that he knew.