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Meaning of cheerfully
The primary meaning of "cheerfully" is doing something with a pleasant and optimistic disposition.
Etymology of cheerfully
The word "cheerfully" originates from the Old English word "ceor" and the Old French word "chieer", both referring to the heart or mind, and the suffix "-ful" which forms an adjective indicating a fullness or abundance of a quality
Historically, the word "cheer" was used to describe a state of mind or a facial expression, and the adverb "cheerfully" was formed to describe the manner in which something is done with a pleasant and optimistic disposition
Synonyms
happily
joyfully
gladly
cheerily
merrily
jovially
genially
affably
kindly
warmly
sunnily
brightly
optimistically
positively
enthusiastically
eagerly
zealously
fervently
ardently
passionately
excitedly
thrilled
delighted
pleased
satisfied
contented
jubilant
elated
ecstatic
blissful
radiant
beaming
smiling
laughing
joking
jesting
Definitions
- Giving or showing a pleasant and optimistic disposition, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation
- * Having or showing a bright and cheerful quality
Usage Examples
- She answered the phone cheerfully, despite being busy with work
- * He worked cheerfully, whistling and humming as he went about his tasks
- * The children played cheerfully in the park, laughing and shouting with joy
Antonyms
gloomily
somberly
sadly
miserably
unhappily
joylessly
dismally
depressingly
melancholy
sorrowfully
mournfully
regretfully
resignedly
hopelessly
despairingly
despondently
pessimistically
negatively
cynically
critically
disapprovingly