Cheery

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪri/

Definitions of cheery

adjective having a happy and optimistic disposition; bright and pleasant in appearance

Example Sentences

A1 She always has a cheery smile on her face.

A2 The cheery atmosphere of the party made everyone feel happy.

B1 The cheery music playing in the background lifted everyone's spirits.

B2 Despite the rainy weather, she remained cheery and optimistic.

C1 His cheery disposition and positive attitude are contagious.

C2 The cheery decorations and lively music created a festive atmosphere at the event.

Examples of cheery in a Sentence

formal The cheery atmosphere of the event was a welcome change from the usual somber gatherings.

informal She always has a cheery smile on her face, no matter what.

slang I love hanging out with her, she's always so cheery and fun to be around.

figurative His cheery disposition was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of cheery

• past tense: cheered
• plural: cheeries
• comparative: cheerier
• superlative: cheeriest
• present tense: cheers
• future tense: will cheer
• perfect tense: have cheered
• continuous tense: is cheering
• singular: cheery
• positive degree: cheery
• infinitive: to cheer
• gerund: cheering
• participle: cheered

Origin and Evolution of cheery

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'cheery' originated from the Middle English word 'chery', which meant dear or beloved.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cheery' evolved to mean cheerful, happy, or optimistic.