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Meaning of cheering
The act of giving praise, encouragement, or applause to someone or something.
Etymology of cheering
The word "cheering" comes from the Old English word "cherian", which is derived from the Latin word "gaudere", meaning "to rejoice".
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century, initially meaning "to gladden" or "to delight", and later developing its modern meaning of "to praise or applaud".
Synonyms
applauding
praising
commending
encouraging
supporting
motivating
uplifting
inspiring
heartening
reassuring
comforting
solacing
soothing
calming
pacifying
tranquilizing
mollifying
alleviating
mitigating
extolling
lauding
eulogizing
glorifying
exalting
elevating
boosting
promoting
fostering
nurturing
cheering on
rooting for
backing
endorsing
advocating
upholding
sustaining
reviving
revitalizing
invigorating
stimulating
energizing
exhilarating
thrilling
electrifying
captivating
enthralling
enchanting
bewitching
beguiling
charming
delighting
pleasing
gratifying
satisfying
contenting
allaying
assuaging
appeasing
propitiating
conciliating
pacifying
placating
calming
soothing
quieting
stilling
hushing
muffling
silencing
muting
dampening
deadening
numbing
stifling
suppressing
repressing
crushing
quelling
quashing
squashing
squelching
vanquishing
conquering
overcoming
overpowering
overwhelming
inundating
flooding
deluging
overflowing
surging
sweeping
rushing
streaming
gushing
pouring
spouting
erupting
bursting
exploding
detonating
blasting
booming
thundering
rumbling
growling
snarling
snapping
cracking
whipping
lashing
flogging
scourging
castigating
chastising
chastening
correcting
admonishing
reproving
rebuking
reprimanding
censuring
condemning
denouncing
vilifying
execrating
abhorring
detesting
loathing
abominating
nauseating
sickening
disgusting
repulsing
offending
outraging
shocking
horrifying
alarming
frightening
intimidating
cowing
subjugating
dominating
tyrannizing
oppressing
persecuting
tormenting
torturing
agonizing
afflicting
plaguing
harassing
molesting
vexing
irritating
annoying
bothering
disturbing
perturbing
troubling
disquieting
unsettling
discomfiting
discomforting
incommoding
Definitions
- The act of praising or applauding someone or something, typically with enthusiasm or approval.
- The act of giving encouragement or support to someone, especially in a difficult or challenging situation.
Usage Examples
- The crowd erupted into cheering as the home team scored the winning goal.
- Her cheering words of encouragement helped me to feel more confident before the big exam.
- The cheering sound of the music lifted my spirits and made me want to get up and dance.
Antonyms
discouraging
disheartening
depressing
saddening
upsetting
disappointing
dismaying
disillusioning
dispiriting
demoralizing
demotivating
dejecting
deflating
crushing
quashing
quelling
silencing
stifling
suppressing
repressing
oppressing
persecuting
tormenting
torturing
agonizing
afflicting
plaguing
harassing
molesting
vexing
irritating
annoying
bothering
disturbing
perturbing
troubling
disquieting
unsettling
discomfiting
discomforting
incommoding
frightening
intimidating
cowing
subjugating
dominating
tyrannizing