cheerful
/ˈt͡ʃɪəfl̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cheerfuler · cheerfuller · cheerfulest · cheerfullest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Noticeably happy and optimistic.
Adjective
Examples
Ever in cheerfullest mood art thou, when others are filled with
Gloomy forebodings of illl, and see only ruin before them.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Bright and pleasant.
Adjective
Examples
They enjoyed a cheerful room.
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).
Common questions
What does “cheerful” mean?
Noticeably happy and optimistic.
Is “cheerful” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.