adj.
Pronunciation: ' chir-f ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 a : full of good spirits : MERRY <a cheerful host> b : UNGRUDGING < cheerful obedience>
2 : conducive to cheer : likely to dispel gloom or worry <sunny cheerful room>
– cheer · ful · ly \ -f( ə -)l ē \ adverb
– cheer · ful · ness \ -f ə l-n ə s \ noun