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Definition of cheerfulness

cheerfulness

/ˈtʃɪr.fəl.nəs/
cheer · ful · ness
Adverb:cheerfully
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Adjective:cheerful
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cheerfulness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being noticeably happy, optimistic, and in good spirits.

Example

"Her natural cheerfulness brightened the mood of everyone in the office."

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• Rhymes for cheerfulness

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cheerily
cheeriness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'cheerful' plus the suffix '-ness'. The root 'cheer' comes from Old French 'chiere', originally meaning 'face' or 'countenance' (from Late Latin 'cara'), before evolving to mean a glad or joyful mood reflected in one's expression.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheerfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheerfulness
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