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cheery

[cheer-ee] / ˈtʃɪər i /
ADJECTIVE
cheerful
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Wall Street didn’t agree with that cheery assessment.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

In addition, the factors contributing to the lower unemployment rate aren’t so cheery.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The cheery yellow creatures are a signature of Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me” film franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Some have been quick to bash the app's less than cheery name - saying that signing up for it might bring ill fortune.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Dill looked down and toyed with the peg game, suddenly less cheery.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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