Added 9 October 2026
cheerful
/ˈt͡ʃɪəfl̩/ adjective
In Latin: laetus, gaudens, hilaris Wiktionary
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- Noticeably happy and optimistic.
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Bright and pleasant.
They enjoyed a cheerful room.
Origin
From Middle English chereful, cherful, equivalent to cheer + -ful.
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