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Definition of cheerful : Having or showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing.

Synonyms:

blithesome, lightsome, canty, sprightly, carefree, uplifting, gladsome, exuberant, well-provided, alive, well-to-do, chipper, at ease, twinkly, convenient, beamish, blithe, satisfactory, perky, contented, debonair, comfortable, eupeptic, at rest, well-off, cheering, commodious, smiling, upbeat, festive, debonaire, life-affirming, beaming, snug, good, chirpy, satisfied, hopeful, content, pollyannaish, heartwarming, joyous, winsome

cheerful (part of speech: adjective)

easygoing, lively, happy, affable, congenial, jolly, buoyant, genial, cordial, jaunty, optimistic, gay, pleased, merry, amiable, joyful, friendly, lighthearted, agreeable, sunny, spirited, pleasant, warm, glad, cheery, bright, complaisant, sparkling

pleasurable (part of speech: adjective)

delectable, blissful, entertaining, enlivening, bonny, amusing, fine, enjoyable, pleasing, pleasurable, sweet, unobjectionable, charming, enchanting, delightful, ambrosial, favorable

pleasant (part of speech: adjective)

exhilarating, euphoric, gratifying, likeable, satisfying, ecstatic

Usage examples:

  • He was cheerful with all his sufferings. - "Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846", James Richardson.
  • It was easy to say " be cheerful." - "Janet's Love and Service", Margaret M Robertson.
  • How, then, so cheerful and happy? - "The Lamplighter", Maria S. Cummins.