Definitions

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

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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Now that friction is spilling into commencement, a ceremony long reserved for good cheer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

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

Office managers Wanda Jackson and Patty Carranza were working the windows with good cheer and actually telling clients it was a pleasure to serve them.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 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

The children scurried to obey, and Penelope could not help thinking that the eagerness and good cheer of her students was the very best present of all.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

good cheer

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