cheerful
/ˈtʃɪəfəl/ · /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #3144 in the learning path
快乐的；乐观的
Definitions
adj. Feeling or showing happiness and a positive attitude.
快乐的；乐观的
adj. Making a place or experience feel bright and pleasant.
令人愉快的；明快的
Example
Our cheerful neighbour waved as we left the house.
我们出门时，开朗的邻居向我们挥了挥手。
A cheerful classroom atmosphere can encourage younger learners to participate more actively in group discussions.
愉快的课堂氛围能鼓励年幼的学习者更积极地参与小组讨论。
Collocations
- cheerful smile
- cheerful mood
- cheerful atmosphere
Word family
- cheer (v.)
- cheerfully (adv.)
- cheerfulness (n.)
Synonyms
- happy
- upbeat
Antonyms
- gloomy
- miserable
Usage tip
既可形容人心情开朗，也可形容环境明快。
FAQ
- What does cheerful mean?
- Feeling or showing happiness and a positive attitude. Making a place or experience feel bright and pleasant.
- How is cheerful pronounced?
- UK /ˈtʃɪəfəl/, US /ˈtʃɪrfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
