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good cheer

NOUN
cheer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delight encouragement glee joy optimism
STRONG
animation buoyancy cheerfulness comfort exuberance gaiety geniality gladness hilarity hopefulness jauntiness jocundity joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment mirth solace
WEAK
cheeriness merry-making
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discouragement sadness sorrow unhappiness
STRONG
depression distress gloom irritation
WEAK
boo gravity melancholy seriousness
NOUN
cheerfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
animation buoyancy cheer comfort delight encouragement exuberance gaiety geniality gladness glee hilarity hopefulness jauntiness jocundity joy joyousness liveliness merriment mirth optimism solace
WEAK
cheeriness light-heartedness
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement distress gloom irritation melancholy misery sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
WEAK
cheerlessness
NOUN
geniality
Synonyms
STRONG
affability agreeability agreeableness amenity amiability cheerfulness congenialness conviviality cordiality enjoyableness friendliness gladness gratefulness happiness heartiness jollity joviality joy joyousness kindliness kindness mirth pleasance pleasantness sunniness warmheartedness warmth
WEAK
cheeriness good nature sweetness and light
Antonyms
STRONG
aloofness depression gloom sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
WEAK
coldness coolness irritation moodiness unfriendliness
NOUN
happiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bliss contentment delight elation enjoyment euphoria exhilaration glee joy jubilation laughter optimism peace of mind pleasure prosperity well-being
STRONG
beatitude blessedness cheer cheerfulness content delectation delirium ecstasy enchantment exuberance felicity gaiety geniality gladness hilarity hopefulness joviality lightheartedness merriment mirth paradise playfulness rejoicing sanctity vivacity
WEAK
cheeriness eudemonia good humor good spirits seventh heaven
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression despair discouragement displeasure dissatisfaction gloom melancholy misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness upset woe worry
NOUN
hospitality
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accommodation companionship friendliness generosity reception warmth
STRONG
affability amiability cheer comradeship consideration conviviality cordiality entertainment geniality heartiness hospitableness obligingness sociability welcome
Antonyms
STRONG
aloofness coolness unhappiness
WEAK
hostility inhospitality unfriendliness unneighborliness unsociableness
NOUN
joyfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
beatitude blessedness bliss cheer cheerfulness content contentment delectation delight delirium ecstasy elation enchantment enjoyment euphoria exhilaration exuberance felicity gaiety geniality gladness glee hilarity hopefulness joviality joy jubilation laughter lightheartedness merriment mirth optimism paradise playfulness pleasure prosperity rejoicing sanctity vivacity
WEAK
cheeriness good humor good spirits peace of mind seventh heaven well-being
Antonyms
STRONG
depression despair discontent discouragement displeasure dissatisfaction gloom lack melancholy misery need pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness upset want woe worry
NOUN
optimism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipation certainty confidence elation enthusiasm expectation happiness idealism trust
STRONG
assurance brightness buoyancy calmness cheer cheerfulness easiness encouragement exhilaration hopefulness positivism sanguineness sureness
WEAK
looking on bright side rose-colored glasses
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression distrust doubt fear sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness
STRONG
discouragement gloom
WEAK
hopelessness pessimism
NOUN
sanguineness
Synonyms
STRONG
anticipation assurance brightness buoyancy calmness certainty cheer cheerfulness confidence easiness elation encouragement enthusiasm exhilaration expectation happiness hopefulness idealism positivism sanguinity sureness trust
WEAK
looking on bright side rose-colored glasses
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement distrust doubt fear gloom sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness
NOUN
sanguinity
Synonyms
STRONG
anticipation assurance brightness buoyancy calmness certainty cheer cheerfulness confidence easiness elation encouragement enthusiasm exhilaration expectation happiness hopefulness idealism positivism sanguineness sureness trust
WEAK
looking on bright side rose-colored glasses
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement distrust doubt fear gloom sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness

Example Sentences

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His good cheer and evident affection for India won him the friendship and trust of many of the top rank of the country's politicians, editors and social activists.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Her political balance sheet is different from Mr. Youngkin, who blends competence and focus with a seemingly endless supply of good cheer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

And she does it all with disarming good cheer and disregard for propriety.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

I don’t think Barrymore intended any harm, quite the opposite, and the vice president was magnanimous, taking the comment in stride and with good cheer.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

"I won't," said Tristran, with more confidence and good cheer than he actually felt.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman