Definition

In a cheerful and lively manner, often associated with the sounds made by birds.

Example

The children sang chirpily as they played in the park.

Conversation

Hey, did you hear Sarah singing chirpily in the shower this morning?

Yeah, I thought I was hearing a bird or something!

She always starts her day chirpily, it’s so uplifting.

It really is! I love how positive she is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chirpily → It is formed from "chirp" (from Middle English "chirpen", meaning to make a short, sharp sound) and "-ily" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "chirpily" means in a manner that resembles or is characteristic of chirping, often implying a cheerful or lively tone.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'chirp' that birds make, and remember that 'chirpily' describes doing something in a cheerful or lively way, just like the joyful sound of chirping.

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