Definition

More happy and positive than usual; showing a greater level of joy or optimism.

Example

She felt cheerfuller after receiving the good news about her job.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I noticed you seem a lot cheerfuller today than yesterday.

Yeah, I finally got some good news at work!

That’s awesome! Good news always makes me feel cheerfuller too.

For sure! Let’s celebrate this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cheerfuller → It is formed from "cheer" (from Old French *chiere*, meaning face or countenance, which evolved to mean mood or spirit) and "-ful" (meaning full of) and "-er" (a suffix used to form comparative adjectives). The word "cheerfuller" means more full of cheer or happiness than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'full of cheer' and then imagine comparing them to someone else — that's why 'cheerfuller' means more cheerful.

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