as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
his constant cheerfulness makes him a pleasure to be around
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Recent Examples of cheerfulness
Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerfulness
Noun
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New York with aplomb, expressing glee about the network being able to keep the project a secret.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Laptop twee tries to pretend those simpler times are accessible, which makes for exaggerated, juvenile glee—a dishonest document of 2026, but a wildly appealing one.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dogfish Head is the official beer of Record Store Day and has gotten in on the festivities beginning in 2025 via a series of limited-edition Grateful Dead compilations titled On a Back Porch.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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Privately, one network executive explained why the festivities moved forward.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The last high school cheers are here.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Whether the cheers for Domingo will translate into redemption remains to be seen.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That isn’t to say that Buffett conducts business with blind cheeriness and optimism — nor did Murphy, Buffett said.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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But that cheeriness might be starting to wear off.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cheerfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerfulness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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