cheery

adjective
UK: /ˈtʃɪəri/
US: /ˈtʃɪri/

  1. Noticeably happy and optimistic.

    1. She has a cheery smile, so everybody likes her.
    2. Despite the rain, the atmosphere at the picnic was cheery and upbeat.

  2. Bright and pleasant in appearance; promoting a feeling of well-being.

    1. We painted the kitchen a cheery yellow color.
    2. The hotel room was small, but the cheery floral wallpaper made it feel welcoming.

Synonyms

happy merry jolly optimistic lighthearted bright pleasant
cheery adverb

  1. In a happy and optimistic manner.

    1. "Good morning!" she said cheery to her neighbor.
    2. The children waved cheery to their grandparents as the bus pulled away.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cheery" in English means: Noticeably happy and optimistic., Bright and pleasant in appearance; promoting a feeling of well-being..

The phonetic transcription of "cheery" is /ˈtʃɪəri/ in British English and /ˈtʃɪri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cheery": happy, merry, jolly, optimistic, lighthearted, bright, pleasant.

Example usage of "cheery": "She has a cheery smile, so everybody likes her.". More examples on the page.