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cheery

[cheer-ee] / ˈtʃɪər i /
ADJECTIVE
cheerful
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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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

Cameron Crowe, a cheery Black bowler, is the newer kid, good enough to play in this company, but with no PBA titles to his name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Some have been quick to bash the app's less than cheery name - saying that signing up for it might bring ill fortune.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

“Don’t you mind him, sir!” broke in Mrs. Tom, with a cheery laugh.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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