cheer
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1.0
- noun
- /tʃɪr/
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- A communal sigh of relief, almost a quiet cheer, swept those gathered in the room.
- good cheer
- little cheer
I'm sprinkling some Christmas cheer to you.
- I'm sprinkling some Christmas cheer to you.
- And that is, I believe, I believe that cheer is why she did it.
Examples
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Long may Old England possess good cheer and jollity, liberty, property, and no equality.
Academic text (2016) -
I want to wish you all the good cheer and tidings.
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But we do not say the words of cheer much anymore.
Fiction book (1991) -
However, she added with rising cheer, "time is in our favor."
Fiction book (1993) -
I hope that it's full of cheer and joy and I'll see you soon.
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Molly, all the holiday cheer doesn't have to end here.
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There we go, some festive cheer from my dad on this dreary day.
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But together, they all brought each other cheer, and they ended with laughter, smiles, and many tender moments.
Fiction book (1991) -
Unbothered by the weather, they walk the street singing, spreading cheer and goodwill to the few passersby.
Fiction book (1992) -
The party was filled with cheer, making everyone feel joyful and light-hearted.
Synonyms
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A person or thing that brings happiness to others
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A cheerful feeling from a person that makes others feel happier
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1.9
A feeling of support that makes you more confident and hopeful
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A strong feeling of happiness and excitement
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3.2
A strong feeling of being very happy and excited
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1.0
A friendly expression on the face that shows real kindness
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1.0
A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good
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1.6
A feeling of happiness and energy that makes others feel hopeful
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8.5
A feeling of cheerful, lively energy that people show
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6.0
A cheerful and friendly feeling among people
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2.6
A way of speaking that sounds happy and friendly
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6.5
A strong feeling of great joy that people show openly
A friendly, happy way of acting that makes others feel better
A cheerful, positive way of behaving that makes others feel happy
A happy relaxed feeling when people laugh and joke
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A rude loud sound made by blowing through closed lips to show you do not like something
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cheer comes from an old French word chere meaning 'face' or 'expression'. Because a face shows how we feel, cheer came to mean 'a happy mood' or the power to make people less sad.