cheerfully

Example Sentences

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“You know, as you get old, friends go away. Parents die. Even children leave,” she cheerfully tells Ashley in an early scene, when she finds out she and Austin intend to marry.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Nearby, a man fanned skewers sizzling on a barbecue grill while a couple played badminton and retirees sang cheerfully on a park bench.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She always answered simply and cheerfully: “I can’t remember. My life really started when you were born. That’s what I remember.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

He cheerfully refused broadcast interviews because he knew how his rasping vocal chords could be interpreted.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Fred did his best to wag his tail cheerfully.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein