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cheerful

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈtʃɪərfʊl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈtʃɪrfəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(chēr′fəl)

Collocations for "cheerful"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "cheerful" in context.

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cheerful

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. are in a cheerful mood (today)
  2. am not in a very cheerful mood (today)
  3. is always (so) cheerful
  4. have never seen you so cheerful
  5. What are you so cheerful about?
  6. What [is there, do I have] to be cheerful about?
  7. try to be more cheerful!
  8. a cheerful little [girl, boy]
  9. a cheerful [parent, student, child]
  10. cheerful and [happy, friendly, pleasant]
  11. has such a cheerful [voice, face, personality, demeanor]
  12. cheerful [willingness, acceptance]
  13. a cheerful approach to life
  14. a cheerful look on her face
  15. the [news, call] made her (feel) cheerful
  16. the [cafe, restaurant] has a cheerful atmosphere
  17. [takes place, lives, works] in cheerful surroundings
  18. make the [room, place] (look) more cheerful
'cheerful' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "cheerful" in the title:

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Cheerful thought - English Only forum
cheerful, happy, merry, joyful person - English Only forum
cheerful/happy color - English Only forum
Describing a cheerful person who usually likes to joke - English Only forum
Everything about him was old except his eyes and they were the same color as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated. - English Only forum
gay - cheerful - English Only forum
have a cheerful disposition (too formal) - English Only forum
He remained strange and bright and cheerful - English Only forum
in the cheerful phrase of the time - English Only forum
instead of being cheerful, ... it was solemn - English Only forum
looking cheerful as Christmas itself - English Only forum
My dog is a little more cheerful - English Only forum
Not a very cheerful topic, but I need help - English Only forum
Oh! most <content and cheerful>! - English Only forum
remember her <as> a cheerful, mature 16-year-old - English Only forum
Sanguine meaning "bloody" or "cheerful" - English Only forum
The majority in the group (was/were) extremely cheerful. - English Only forum
We had music and dancing in a cheerful atmosphere. - English Only forum
Where once the interruption of a fingersnap or firehand might have put a cheerful spring in his step - English Only forum
with cheerful assurance - English Only forum
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