cheerful
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɪəfl̩/
The English word “cheerful” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Bright and pleasant.
Etymology
From Middle English chereful, cherful, equivalent to cheer + -ful.
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