cheery

word

Definition

Feeling or showing happiness and positivity; cheerful and bright in mood or appearance.

Usage & Nuances

'Cheery' is informal and describes a person's mood, voice, or atmosphere. It's less strong than 'joyful' or 'ecstatic'. Often used with words like 'smile', 'greeting', or 'atmosphere'. Don't confuse with 'cherry' (the fruit).

Spanish: alegre - animado Portuguese (BR): alegre - animado Portuguese (PT): alegre - bem-disposto Chinese (Simplified): 愉快的 - 快活的 Chinese (Traditional): 愉快的 - 快活的 Hindi: खुशमिजाज - प्रसन्नचित्त Arabic: مبتهج - مفعم بالبهجة Bengali: আনন্দিত - প্রাণবন্ত - হাসিখুশি Russian: жизнерадостный - весёлый Japanese: 陽気な - 明るい Vietnamese: vui tươi - rạng rỡ Korean: 명랑한 - 상쾌한 Turkish: neşeli - canlı Urdu: خوش مزاج - خوشگوار Indonesian: ceria - riang

Example Sentences

She gave me a cheery smile every morning.

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Even on rainy days, Carla remains cheery and positive.

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He greeted us with a cheery "Good morning!" when we entered the office.

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A cheery atmosphere can really brighten up a dull day.

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The room looked cheery with all the balloons.

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His cheery voice made everyone feel better.

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