Word
cheerful
Phoneticscheer·ful, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃɪɹfəɫ/
UK/tʃˈiəfəl/
Definitions
01happy person
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling or showing that you are happy and positive.
adj. exhibiting or feeling happiness, optimism, and good spirits.
日本語:明るい※
“He is always cheerful in the morning, even before he has his coffee.”
“Despite the challenging circumstances, the staff remained remarkably cheerful and professional throughout the entire event.”
02bright and pleasant
B1 · Intermediate
adj. bright and pleasant to look at, making you feel happy.
adj. having a bright, pleasant, or uplifting appearance that improves the mood of an observer.
日本語:明るい※
“The kitchen was painted a cheerful yellow that made the room feel warm.”
“The designer selected a cheerful palette of primary colours to make the children's ward feel less intimidating for young patients.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cheerful” in context.
Verb
01. remain cheerful
“Despite the rainy weather, the hikers managed to remain cheerful throughout the trip.”
verb + adj
02. sound cheerful
“You sound cheerful today; did you receive some good news?”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. always cheerful
“My grandmother is always cheerful, even when she is feeling tired.”
adv + adj
04. cheerful room
“They painted the walls yellow to create a cheerful room for the children.”
adj + noun
05. cheerful smile
“The receptionist greeted every visitor with a cheerful smile.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. cheerful disposition
“She was hired for the job because of her cheerful disposition and positive attitude.”
adj + noun
Etymology
From Middle English chereful, cherful, equivalent to cheer + -ful.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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