Synonyms for cheerful
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Said especially of persons
gay, merry, optimistic, in good spirits; see happy 1, hopeful 1, lively 2, sprightly.
Said especially of things
cheery, bright, sunny, sparkling; see comfortable 2, lively 2, pleasant 2, sprightly. See syn. study at happy.
See cheerful in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
adjective
Being in or showing good spirits:
bright, cheery, chipper, happy, lighthearted, sunny. See happyProviding joy and pleasure:
cheery, festive, glad, happy, joyful, joyous, pleasing. See happy
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