cheerful

adjective

SayCHEER-ful/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/UK/ˈt͡ʃɪəfl̩/

2 meanings of cheerful

1
adjective
Clearly happy and optimistic, in a way that shows in someone's mood or behavior.
A cheerful group of children sang songs at the back of the bus.
Despite the bad news, the manager kept her tone bright and cheerful.
Similarhappy, cheery, joyful, merry, optimistic
Oppositesad, gloomy, miserable, depressed
2
adjective
Bright and pleasant in appearance, giving off a warm or lively feeling.
Sunlight poured through the windows, making the whole room feel cheerful.
The garden was a cheerful patchwork of red, orange, and gold blooms.
Similarbright, sunny, pleasant, lively, colorful
Oppositedreary, gloomy, drab, dismal

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Origin

From Middle English chereful or cherful, equivalent to cheer plus the suffix -ful.