English · Word Candidate

cheer

/t͡ʃɪə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cheering · cheered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

Noun

I have not that alacrity of spirit, / Nor cheer of mind, that I was wont to have.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.

Noun

a table loaded with good cheer

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

Verb

We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

Verb

The proud he tam'd, the penitent he cheer'd.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “cheer” mean?

A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

Is “cheer” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.