Top synonyms for “cheer”: barrack, cheer up, cheerfulness, chirk up, embolden, exhort, hearten, inspire, and 13 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom“flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room”
- (noun)a cry or shout of approval
- (verb)show approval or good wishes by shouting“everybody cheered the birthday boy”
- (verb)spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts“The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers”
- (verb)become cheerful
- (verb)cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful“She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee”
- (verb)give encouragement to
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "cheer"?
Common synonyms for "cheer" include barrack, cheer up, cheerfulness, chirk up, embolden, exhort. Our thesaurus lists 21 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "cheer"?
Antonyms for "cheer" include complain. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "cheer" mean?
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom Example: "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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