cheery

IPA/ˈtʃɪəri/
KK[tʃˈɪri]IPA/ˈtʃɪri/

cheery — adjective

  • cheerypositive
  • cheeriercomparative
  • cheeriestsuperlative

1. noticeably happy, warm, and bright in manner or expression — said of a person's

1.形容詞B2
釋義

noticeably happy, warm, and bright in manner or expression — said of a person's voice, smile, greeting, or general mood

例句

The receptionist gave us a cheery wave as we walked into the clinic.

collocation: cheery wave / cheery greeting

Hugo let out a cheery whistle as he climbed the stairs to his flat.

同義詞
  • cheerful

    more common and neutral; can describe a person's lasting disposition as well as their manner

  • merry

    suggests lively, often social happiness (merry laughter, merry Christmas)

  • jolly

    informal; implies hearty, good-natured happiness (a jolly old man)

  • buoyant

    emphasises happiness that stays up despite difficulties or pressure

反義詞
  • gloomy

    dark, sad, and low in spirits

  • glum

    silently unhappy and withdrawn

  • dour

    stern and unfriendly in manner

  • morose

    sullen and ill-tempered over a longer period

用法筆記

Often used before a noun (attributive position): a cheery wave, a cheery smile, a cheery greeting.

常見錯誤

❌a cherry smile
✅a cheery smile
💡'cherry' is a fruit; 'cheery' means bright and happy.