cheerful

Example Sentences

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At the top of a design from the 1430s for the tower of the Imperial Cathedral in Frankfurt, drawn in a spirited freehand, is a group of unusually cheerful gargoyles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Finally, I always linger by the discount produce section, where mesh bags of slightly bruised or cosmetically wonky fruits and vegetables wait in cheerful little piles.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday's curtain call, 62-year-old Colbert has at times cut a subdued figure, lacking some of his usual cheerful flair.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A sinister atmosphere hangs over the narrative, a marked shift from the cheerful fare of other major kid releases in the past several years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“But if you insist, let us move on to a more cheerful topic. Synonyms!”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood