Top synonyms for “cheerful”: pollyannaish, upbeat, beaming, beamish, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, cheer, and 19 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits“her cheerful nature”
- (adjective)pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "cheerful"?
Common synonyms for "cheerful" include pollyannaish, upbeat, beaming, beamish, blithe, blithesome. Our thesaurus lists 27 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "cheerful"?
Antonyms for "cheerful" include depressing. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "cheerful" mean?
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits Example: "her cheerful nature"
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