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Meaning of cheerful
having or showing a pleasant and optimistic disposition
Etymology of cheerful
The word "cheerful" has its roots in Old English "ceor" or "cear" meaning "sorrow" or "grief", and the suffix "-ful" which forms adjectives indicating fullness or abundance, thus originally meaning "full of sorrow", but its meaning shifted over time to mean the opposite, likely due to the influence of the word "cheer" which came from Old English "ceor" or "cear" as well but was also influenced by Old French "chere" meaning "face" or "countenance", thus implying a pleasant expression
Synonyms
cheerful
happy
jubilant
optimistic
positive
upbeat
enthusiastic
energetic
lively
vibrant
sunny
bright
radiant
beaming
glowing
warm
friendly
affable
genial
cordial
welcoming
inviting
pleasant
delightful
charming
agreeable
pleasant
merry
jolly
jovial
ebullient
effervescent
buoyant
resilient
hopeful
confident
joyful
elated
ecstatic
thrilled
exhilarated
euphoric
Definitions
- Having or showing a pleasant and optimistic disposition
- * Giving a feeling of happiness or optimism
Usage Examples
- The cheerful atmosphere of the party made everyone feel welcome
- * She had a cheerful disposition that made her a joy to be around
- * The cheerful colors of the room helped to brighten up the space