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cheerily

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈtʃiːɹɪli/
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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a cheerful manner; with a cheery demeanour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Having already dismissed the story as a heap of piffle, he cheerily advised the reporters to go for a run.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cheerfully, cheerly, blessedly, bubblingly, chearfully, cheerily, eudaemonically, eupeptically, gaily, gayly, genially, gladly, happily, joyfully, joyously, lightheartedly, merrily, mirthfully

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a cheerful manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • `I'll do the dishes,' he said pleasantly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pleasantly, sunnily

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English cheery Middle English -ly English -ly English cheerily From cheery + -ly.