Definitions

chirpy

[chur-pee] / ˈtʃɜr pi /

ADJECTIVE

blithe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carefree jaunty jovial lighthearted sprightly

WEAK

animated buoyant cheerful cheery gay gladsome gleeful jocund jolly joyful merry mirthful sunny vivacious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed lethargic troubled worried

WEAK

heavy-hearted morose sad sorrowful unhappy

ADJECTIVE

cheerful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bright buoyant cheery chipper effervescent enthusiastic good-natured happy jaunty jolly joyful lighthearted lively merry optimistic peppy perky pleasant rosy sanguine sunny upbeat

WEAK

airy blithe bouncy bucked contented enlivening full of pep gay glad gladsome good-humored hearty high hilarious hopeful in good spirits in high spirits jocund roseate snappy sparkling sprightly up vivacious winsome zappy zingy zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic cloudy depressed depressing down dull gloomy heavy-hearted hopeless inactive lethargic lifeless not happy pale pessimistic sad serious sorrowful unenthusiastic unhappy upset

WEAK

cheerless grave heavy melancholy

ADJECTIVE

ebullient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated brash buoyant chipper effervescent effusive elated exuberant irrepressible

WEAK

bouncy excited exhilarated frothy gushing high-spirited in high spirits vivacious zestful zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed down serious unenthusiastic unhappy

WEAK

apathetic disinterested

ADJECTIVE

festive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheery chipper convivial gala happy hearty jovial joyful joyous jubilant lighthearted merry peppy upbeat

WEAK

blithe bouncy carnival carnivalesque festal gay gleeful go-go grooving holiday jocund jolly juiced up jumping mirthful perky rocking snappy swinging zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic depressed lethargic miserable sad serious sorrowful troubled unhappy upset

WEAK

gloomy somber undecorated

ADJECTIVE

gay

Synonyms

STRONG

glad jolly keen sparkling wild

WEAK

animate animated blithe blithesome bouncy brash carefree cheerful cheery chipper confident convivial devil-may-care festive frivolous frolicsome fun-loving gamesome gleeful hilarious insouciant jocund jovial joyful joyous lighthearted lively merry mirthful playful pleasure-seeking presuming pushy rollicking self-assertive spirited sportive sprightly sunny vivacious zippy

Antonyms

STRONG

dull sad unhappy

WEAK

colorless depressed discouraged lifeless plain uncolorful upset worried

ADJECTIVE

genial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affable amiable cheerful cheery chipper congenial convivial easygoing gentle good-natured gracious jolly jovial kindly pleasant sociable sunny upbeat

WEAK

agreeable amicable blithe cheering cordial enlivening favorable friendly glad hearty high jocund joyous kind merry neighborly perky up warm warm-hearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed disagreeable gloomy hateful mean nasty rude sad serious surly unfriendly unhappy unkind unsympathetic upset

WEAK

aloof cold cool cranky irritable moody

ADJECTIVE

happy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful delighted ecstatic elated enraptured exultant glad gleeful jolly joyful joyous jubilant merry mirthful overjoyed thrilled up upbeat

STRONG

blessed blissful blithe content contented convivial gratified peaceful pleasant pleased satisfied sparkling sunny tickled

WEAK

blest can't complain chipper flying high gay intoxicated laughing light lively on cloud nine peppy perky tickled pink walking on air

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed disappointed disturbed down grave melancholy miserable not happy sad serious sorrowful troubled unhappy upset

WEAK

discouraged dissatisfied forsaken hopeless morose pained

ADJECTIVE

jolly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carefree cheerful chipper convivial enjoyable festive jovial joyous lighthearted merry playful pleasant

STRONG

entertaining gay joshing larking

WEAK

blithe blithesome bouncy daffy delightful frolicsome gladsome gleeful happy jocund jokey jubilant lots of laughs mirthful sportive sprightly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed disagreeable gloomy grave sad serious troubled unhappy unpleasant upset worried

STRONG

dull unamusing

ADJECTIVE

jovial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affable amiable buoyant cheery chipper convivial cordial festive good-natured jolly lighthearted pleasant sociable

WEAK

airy animated bantering blithe blithesome bouncy chaffing companionable conversable daffy delightful dizzy enjoyable facetious festal gay glad gleeful hilarious humorous jocose jocund jokey jollying joshing jubilant larking loony lots of laughs merry mirthful nutty off-the-wall

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed disagreeable gloomy hateful heavy-hearted mean surly unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsociable

WEAK

sad

ADJECTIVE

light

Synonyms

STRONGEST

airy lighthearted lively sunny

STRONG

amusing animated diverting dizzy entertaining gay high pleasing up upbeat

WEAK

blithe carefree cheerful chipper flighty frivolous giddy humorous merry perky witty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

upset

STRONG

boring depressed down dull sad tiring unfunny

WEAK

gloomy grave serious solemn

ADJECTIVE

lively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bright buoyant bustling cheerful enjoyable entertaining festive frisky nimble peppy provocative refreshing spirited stimulating vigorous

WEAK

agile alert animate astir blithe blithesome bouncy brisk buzzing chipper complex dashing driving effervescent enterprising frolicsome full of pep gay go-go happy hyper industrious involved jocund jumping keen merry perky pert quick rousing snappy sparkling sprightly spry stirring vivacious zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic depressed down dull gloomy heavy inactive lethargic sad somber unhappy unpleasant

WEAK

dispirited lifeless sleepy

ADJECTIVE

rousing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bouncy enthusiastic lively spirited zippy

STRONG

active alert animated brisk bustling busy buzzing dashing jumping refreshing stimulating

WEAK

astir bright buoyant energetic frisky full of pep hyper industrious peppy perky snappy spry vigorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dispirited lethargic

STRONG

idle inactive lazy quiet sluggish

ADJECTIVE

spirited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bold bright courageous energetic enthusiastic fearless fiery gutsy passionate peppy resolute spunky vigorous

STRONG

alert animate brave burning game jumping keen rocking sparkling

WEAK

active ardent audacious avid bouncy dauntless eager effervescent full of life gingery gritty high-spirited hot hyper intrepid mettlesome nervy peppery plucky sharp snappy sprightly zappy zealous zesty zingy zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid apathetic cold cool cowardly dull fearful idle inactive indifferent lethargic light meek shy timid tired unenthusiastic unexcited weak

STRONG

cautious

WEAK

depressed dispirited lazy unhappy unlively

ADJECTIVE

sprightly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agile bouncy cheerful energetic jaunty lively peppy playful spry zippy

WEAK

active airy alert animate animated blithe breezy bright brisk cheery chipper clever dapper dashing fairylike frolicsome gay good grooving hyper jolly joyous jumping keen keen-witted light nimble perky quick quick-witted saucy scintillating smart snappy spirited sportive swinging zappy zingy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic depressed inactive lethargic lifeless serious tired

WEAK

dull lazy

ADJECTIVE

spunky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

courageous energetic fearless high-spirited peppy plucky

WEAK

active alert animated bold bouncy brave eager enthusiastic fiery full of life full of spirit game gritty gutsy snappy sprightly tough vigorous zesty zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic fearful inactive lethargic lifeless timid tired

ADJECTIVE

sunny

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buoyant cheerful cheery genial lighthearted pleasant

WEAK

beaming blithe joyful lightsome optimistic smiling sunbeamy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed heavy-hearted

WEAK

cloudy gloomy rainy sullen upset

Example Sentences

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In a melodic, chirpy voice, speaking in unaccented American English and calling herself Orphan Ann, D’Aquino did done hundreds of broadcasts for a news and music show called “Zero Hour.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

The official trailer for the sequel shows the chirpy red-capped Italian plumber cavorting with his friends and nemeses in a colourful intergalactic universe.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

In their favour, Remember Monday's performance is chirpy and fun, drawing on their background in musical theatre.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

When I get Arbuckle on the phone, he is giving his stepdaughter a bath and I can hear her chirpy voice in the background over the running water.

From Salon • May 12, 2024

But she’s loud and chirpy as she sings about not mattering to anyone.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

chirpy

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