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Cheer

Chihr

/ˈtʃɪr/

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cheer

Dictionary meaning

The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom.

Examples

  • Flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room.
  • Everybody cheered the birthday boy.

Synonyms: cheerfulness

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