cheerful
word
/ˈtʃɪɹfəɫ/
CHEER-fuhl
/tʃˈiəfəl/
CHEE-uh-fuhl
Definition
Someone who is cheerful is happy, shows positive feelings, and makes others feel good. It can also describe a bright and pleasant atmosphere.
Usage & Nuances
'Cheerful' is a positive, friendly adjective. Common collocations: 'cheerful person', 'cheerful mood', 'cheerful smile', 'cheerful room.' It’s suitable for everyday, spoken, and written English. Do not confuse with 'cheery' (slightly less formal) or 'joyful' (stronger emotion).
Spanish: alegre - animado - de buen humorPortuguese (BR): alegre - animado - bem-humoradoPortuguese (PT): alegre - animado - bem-dispostoChinese (Simplified): 开朗 - 快乐 - 愉快Chinese (Traditional): 開朗 - 快樂 - 愉快Hindi: सु vrol - प्रसन्नचित्त - खुशमिज़ाजArabic: مبتهج - مرح - سعيدBengali: আনন্দিত - হাসিখুশিRussian: жизнерадостный - бодрыйJapanese: 陽気な - 明るいVietnamese: vui vẻ - tươi vuiKorean: 명랑한 - 밝은Turkish: neşeli - şenUrdu: خوش مزاج - شادIndonesian: ceria - riang
Example Sentences
She is always cheerful at work.
basic
His cheerful smile made everyone happy.
basic
The room felt cheerful with bright colors.
basic
It's hard to stay cheerful on a rainy day, but she does it.
natural
He greeted us with a cheerful wave.
natural
I love how cheerful this café feels in the morning.
natural