CHEERFULNESS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

cheerfulness

noun

Definition of cheerfulness

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 Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions. — Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026 The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans? — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding. — Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026

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Noun

Detractors attacked the moment with glee, but that viewpoint ends up being shortsighted.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
The prospect of a flagship GOP state turning blue doesn't just fill Democrats with glee and Republicans with alarm.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

Headlining the festivities is a halftime performance from Big Boi.

— Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
But before its doors shutter for a while, the hotel is offering another year of holiday festivities, this time with a special twist thanks to an immersive collaboration with Parisian brand Repetto.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of festivity

Noun

There's no immediate word on what the team will be called or how the schools' cheer teams and pep bands will be affected.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Each day is a reset, so don’t let a piece of Halloween candy or a slice of pumpkin pie let guilt or shame cloud your holiday cheer.

— Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheer

Noun

Tender Loving Care is a gentle, mournful, funny portrait of a family whose future is shadowed by uncertainty but tries to face life with cheeriness.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
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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