cheery

Example Sentences

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She stops to talk, or shouts a cheery "Hi, you alright?" to nearly everybody passing on foot or by car.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Rothko collectors tend to pay a premium for his canvases drenched in red—much like sports car enthusiasts—or in other cheery sunset hues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

It was a warm day, Ifemelu had walked past students sprawled on green lawns; cheery balloons were clustered below a welcome freshmen sign.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie