Dictionary
cheery
adjective \ˈchir-ē\
: having or causing happy feelings
cheer·i·ercheer·i·est
Full Definition of CHEERY
1
: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits
2
: causing or suggesting cheerfulness <cheery music>
— cheer·i·ly \ˈchir-ə-lē\ adverb
— cheer·i·ness \ˈchir-ē-nəs\ noun
See cheery defined for English-language learners
See cheery defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of CHEERY
15th century
Related to CHEERY
CHEERY Defined for Kids
cheery
adjective \ˈchir-ē\
cheer·i·ercheer·i·est
Definition of CHEERY for Kids
: merry and bright in manner or effect : cheerful <a cheery voice> <a cheery welcome>
— cheer·i·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb <spoke cheerily>
— cheer·i·ness \-ē-nəs\ noun
Learn More About CHEERY
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: cheese (noun)Previous Word in the Dictionary: cheersAll Words Near: cheery
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up cheery? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).