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- [cheer-fuh l]
- /ˈtʃɪər fəl/
- /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/
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- [cheer-fuh l]
- /ˈtʃɪər fəl/
Definitions of cheerfully word
- adjective cheerfully full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person. 1
- adjective cheerfully promoting or inducing cheer; pleasant; bright: cheerful surroundings. 1
- adjective cheerfully characterized by or expressive of good spirits or cheerfulness: cheerful songs. 1
- adjective cheerfully hearty or ungrudging: cheerful giving. 1
- noun cheerfully In a way that displays happiness or optimism. 1
- adverb cheerfully in a merry way 1
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Origin of cheerfully
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50, cheerful is from the late Middle English word cherfull. See cheer, -ful
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Parts of speech for Cheerfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cheerfully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cheerfully
adv cheerfully
- willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- optimistically — disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
- gaily — with merriment; merrily; joyfully; cheerfully.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
Antonyms for cheerfully
adv cheerfully
- sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- unhappily — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- gloomily — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
- grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
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