adjective
cheerful
Showing happiness or creating a pleasant mood.
Her cheerful smile makes everyone at the table feel welcome.
Etymology
The older word concerns the face or expression. It developed toward mood and good spirits, so cheerful describes a happy disposition or something that encourages it.
More examples
- Yellow curtains give the kitchen a cheerful look.
- He stays cheerful even when work gets stressful.
- She hums a cheerful tune while washing the dishes.
Forms
cheerful · more cheerful · most cheerful
cheerfully adverb — In a happy or pleasant manner.
cheerfulness noun — The quality of being happy and pleasant.