cheerful
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++cheer·ful /ˈtʃɪəfəl $ ˈtʃɪr-/ ●●○ adjective 1 HAPPYhappy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy 高兴的，兴高采烈的 She’s feeling more cheerful today. 今天她高兴些了。 I’m making a real effort to be cheerful despite everything. 尽管发生了这些事，我还是非常努力让自己保持愉快。cheerful voice/smile/manner etc ‘I’m Robyn, ’ she said with a cheerful smile. “我叫萝宾。”她愉快地笑着说。 It does me good to see a cheerful face. 看到一张愉快的脸让我感觉很好。► see thesaurus at happy2 BRIGHTsomething that is cheerful makes you feel happy because it is so bright or pleasant 令人愉快的；令人振奋的 a bright cheerful Italian restaurant 一家明亮宜人的意大利餐馆 There was a cheerful picture on the wall. 墙上有一张赏心悦目的画。 The house has a cheerful atmosphere. 这幢房子有一种令人愉快的气氛。3 HAPPYtending to be happy most of the time 乐观的 She was a cheerful and agreeable companion. 她是个乐观且讨人喜欢的伙伴。 Before the accident he had been cheerful and confident. 出事故之前他乐观又自信。4 [only before noun]WILLING a cheerful attitude shows that you are willing to do whatever is necessary in a happy way 乐意的，欣然的 a cheerful approach to the job 对待工作积极乐观的态度 —cheerfully adverb He smiled cheerfully. 他愉快地笑着。 ‘Morning!’ she called cheerfully. “早上好！”她高兴地叫道。 —cheerfulness noun [uncountable] → cheap and cheerful at cheap1(1)
Examples from the Corpus
cheerful• But Gandhi was stoical in his bearing, cheerful, and confident in his conversations, and had a kindly eye.• The First Lady was cheerful and energetic during the press conference.• Mary Ellen is a cheerful and enthusiastic person.• She's kind of like a puppy - she's so cheerful and friendly.• Thomas was cheerful and good-natured, and we soon became good friends.• Bigwig, cheerful at the prospect of action.• Brando's Open 7 days, busy, bustling, cheerful bar.• He had a cheerful, efficient look and I liked him straight away.• She faced it all with cheerful enthusiasm.• She was far too cheerful for Sammler.• "Fine, thanks, '' he replied in a cheerful manner.• La Rocca Pizzas, pasta, veal and steak all served with cheerful personal attention.• Salem is a cheerful, pleasant place.• For the first time Loi was not his usual cheerful self.• She greeted us with a cheerful smile.• a cheerful, spotlessly clean kitchen• Amelia seemed a little more cheerful today than last week.• a cheerful voicecheerful voice/smile/manner etc• But although Maxine Johnson of the Founders still had doubts, he clinched the deal with his easy and cheerful manner.• Surface socialism may seem more acceptable, but old ideologies lurk close behind the cheerful smiles.• An attractive girl with a cheerful smile and laughing eyes was sitting at the cash register by the doorway.• She has a pleasant, cheerful manner, and was well liked by all who came in contact with her.• But here, when they knocked, the door was opened wide and a cheerful voice bade them enter.• Or was there something else just evident in his cheerful voice? ... Recalled to the colours ... Rejoin the Regiment.cheer·ful adjectiveChineseSyllable
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cheerful
cheer‧ful /ˈtʃɪəfəl $ ˈtʃɪr-/
adjective
1. happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy:
She’s feeling more cheerful today.
I’m making a real effort to be cheerful despite everything.
cheerful voice/smile/manner etc
‘I’m Robyn,’ she said with a cheerful smile.
It does me good to see a cheerful face.
2. something that is cheerful makes you feel happy because it is so bright or pleasant:
a bright cheerful Italian restaurant
There was a cheerful picture on the wall.
The house has a cheerful atmosphere.
3. tending to be happy most of the time:
She was a cheerful and agreeable companion.
Before the accident he had been cheerful and confident.
4. [only before noun] a cheerful attitude shows that you are willing to do whatever is necessary in a happy way:
a cheerful approach to the job
—cheerfully adverb:
He smiled cheerfully.
‘Morning!’ she called cheerfully.
—cheerfulness noun [uncountable]
⇨ cheap and cheerful at cheap1(1)
▪ happy : Are you happy in your new job? | The film has a happy ending. | a happy childhood
▪cheerful looking happy: a cheerful face/expression | The room looked bright and cheerful (=it made you feel good). | He seems a lot more cheerful today.
▪be in a good mood to feel happy and relaxed: It was the day before the vacation and everyone was in a good mood.
▪contented written feeling happy with your life, job, situation etc: He was contented with his job as a cycle mechanic. | She sat down with a contented expression on her face.
▪pleased/glad [not before noun] happy because something good has happened: I’m pleased I passed my exam. | He was glad to see someone that he knew.
cheer‧ful /ˈtʃɪəfəl $ ˈtʃɪr-/
adjective1. happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy:
cheerful voice/smile/manner etc
2. something that is cheerful makes you feel happy because it is so bright or pleasant:
3. tending to be happy most of the time:
4. [only before noun] a cheerful attitude shows that you are willing to do whatever is necessary in a happy way:
—cheerfully adverb:
—cheerfulness noun [uncountable]
⇨ cheap and cheerful at cheap1(1)
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