CHEERFUL, a. 1. Lively; animated; having good spirits; moderately joyful. This is the most usual signification of the word, expressing a degree of animation less than mirth and jollity.2. Full of life; gay; animated; mirthful; musical; as the cheerful birds.3. Expressive of good spirits or joy; lively; animated.A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Prov. 15.
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