cheerful

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Etymology

Suffix cheer

Adjective

Positive cheerful

Comparative more cheerful

Superlative most cheerful

1. A person that is cheerful is happy and optimistic.
   • Synonyms: bright, happy and joyful
   • Antonyms: depressed, miserable and sad

   He is a very cheerful guy. He is always laughing and talking to the others.

Related words

• cheer
• cheery