Meaning & use
cheerfulness
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The state or quality of being noticeably happy, positive, and full of good spirits.
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Her cheerfulness was infectious, lifting the mood of the entire office.
Despite the setback, he greeted the news with surprising cheerfulness.
A note on using this word
Cheerfulness often describes an outward, immediate display of good mood, distinct from the deeper, longer-lasting sense of contentment.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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