cheery

Example Sentences

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Describing Scolyer as a "cheery, down-to-earth, lad from Launceston" and a brilliant, internationally recognised scientist, he said: "He will be remembered as a truly great Australian."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The last sitting California governor with facial hair in his official portrait was James “Sunny Jim” Rolph, a cheery Republican with a toothbrush mustache who died of a heart attack in office in 1934.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Long after Massie left the stage, the mood around the hotel where his election night party was held stayed cheery.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Wall Street didn’t agree with that cheery assessment.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“You just sat up,” Fezzik said, still trying to be cheery.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman