English Explanatory Dictionary

cheerfulness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being cheerful; joy.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəlnəs/ /ˈt͡ʃɪəfəlnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cheerfulness.wav

Word forms

cheerfulness cheerfulnesses chearfulness

Etymology

From Middle English cherefulnes; equivalent to cheerful + -ness.

Synonyms

glee jollity blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentness contentedness delight delightedness elatedness elation exuberance exuberantness felicity gaiety gayness gayfulness gladness gladsomeness gleefulness gleesomeness happiness high spirits hilarity jolliness joviality jovialness joy joyfulness joyousness liss merriment merriness mirth mirthfulness pleasedness
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