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cheerful

cheer·ful [ chrf'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. happy and optimistic: in a happy and optimistic mood, or happy and optimistic by nature
She remained her usual cheerful self despite recent setbacks.

2. bright and pleasant: causing people to feel cheerful
a cheerful light blue

3. willing and unresentful: showing willingness or good humor in complying
They set to work cleaning up the mess with cheerful determination.


cheer·ful·ly adverb
cheer·ful·ness noun
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