Origin: 1400–50; late Middle English cherfull. See cheer, -ful Related formscheer·ful·ly, adverb
cheer·ful·ness, noun
qua·si-cheer·ful, adjective
qua·si-cheer·ful·ly, adverb
un·cheer·ful, adjective
EXPANDun·cheer·ful·ly, adverb
un·cheer·ful·ness, noun
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. cheery, gay, blithe, happy, joyful, joyous, buoyant, sunny, jolly. 4. generous.
Antonyms
1. miserable. 4. grudging.