Foundation level · Year 4 · free
cheerful
adjective · Say it: CHEER-ful
What it means
Foundationhappy and in a good mood, and showing it
The cheerful lollipop lady waves and smiles at every child on the way to school.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- bright
- happy
- jolly
- merry
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- gloomy
- glum
- miserable
More examples
- Even though it rained all day, Sophie stayed cheerful during the school trip.
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