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CHEERFUL Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word cheerful. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word cheerful. (close relations)
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happy
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

adjective satellite

• marked by good fortune

• eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

• well expressed and to the point

joyful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or producing joy

adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

merry
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of or showing high-spirited merriment

• offering fun and gaiety

• quick and energetic

optimistic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

adjective satellite

• expecting the best

vivacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• vigorous and animated

upbeat
adjectiveadj
noun

• a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

• an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)

adjective satellite

• pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

blithe
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking or showing a lack of due concern

• carefree and happy and lighthearted

buoyant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

• characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness

carefree
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free of trouble and worry and care

• cheerfully irresponsible

chipper
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

contented
adjectiveadj
adjective

• satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

delighted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly pleased

• filled with wonder and delight

elated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

exuberant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joyously unrestrained

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

• produced or growing in extreme abundance

gleeful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

jolly
adjectiveadj
noun

• a happy party

• a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work

adverb

• to certain extent or degree

adjective satellite

• full of or showing high-spirited merriment

verb

• be silly or tease one another

jubilant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

• full of high-spirited delight

pleased
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• experiencing or manifesting pleasure

adjective satellite

• feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth

radiant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• radiating or as if radiating light

sunny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

Best Hypernyms For CHEERFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cheerful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
blithe bright buoyant cheery content ebullient effervescent elated enthusiastic glad happy jolly jovial joyful lively merry optimistic positive radiant sunny upbeat

Alternatives for HAPPY

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