cheerfulness

Example Sentences

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He might be likened to that friend of Samuel Johnson’s who apologized that he had never quite managed to become a philosopher: “I don’t know how, cheerfulness was always breaking in.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The marine was recognised for demonstrating unselfishness, cheerfulness under adversity, courage and determination throughout his training.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

Ms. Cruz-Rivas, who takes pride in her lack of self-pity, faced the ordeal with odd cheerfulness.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2023

But for adults, it was a chance to stay young forever, to make the magic of the happiest place on earth last, to live there in a constant, manufactured cheerfulness.

From Salon • May 2, 2023

And with that Mr. Wigg began to bob up and down, shaking with laughter at the thought of his own cheerfulness.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers