cheerful

/ˈtʃɪəfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtʃɪrfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈchir-fəl/ (ame, mw)

cheerful — 形容詞

  • cheerfulpositive
  • more cheerfulcomparative
  • most cheerfulsuperlative

1. feeling happy and communicating that feeling through your smile, tone of voice,

1.形容詞B1
釋義

愉快；開朗

心情快樂、態度積極的

feeling happy and communicating that feeling through your smile, tone of voice, or general manner — for example, greeting people warmly or humming while you work.

例句

Little Mira gave her grandmother a cheerful wave before running off to play.

小 Mira 在跑出去玩之前，開心地向外婆揮了揮手。

attributive use: cheerful + wave

Despite the heavy rain, the bus driver remained cheerful and greeted everyone with a smile.

儘管下著傾盆大雨，那位公車司機仍然心情愉快，對每位乘客微笑打招呼。

linking verb: remained + cheerful

同義詞
  • happy

    the most general word; cheerful adds the idea of visibly showing happiness

  • upbeat

    informal; focuses on a positive, optimistic outlook

  • bright

    lively and quick to smile; can also describe appearance

  • joyful

    stronger and more emotional than cheerful, often tied to a specific cause

反義詞
  • sad

    the opposite emotional state

  • gloomy

    suggests a dark, pessimistic mood

  • miserable

    much stronger; suggests deep unhappiness

文法句型

be / feel / look / sound / remain + cheerful

cheerful + noun

用法筆記

Unlike 'happy', which can describe a brief reaction to a single event, 'cheerful' more often suggests a lasting mood or general disposition that is visible to others. Frequently used with linking verbs such as 'look', 'sound', 'feel', 'seem', and 'remain'.

常見錯誤

❌I am very cheerful to meet you.
✅I am very happy / pleased to meet you.
💡'Cheerful' describes a general mood or disposition, not a reaction to a specific event or person.

2. describing a room, building, or outdoor space that is full of light, colour, and

2.形容詞B2
釋義

明亮；歡快

光線充足、令人心情愉快的場所或物品

describing a room, building, or outdoor space that is full of light, colour, and an inviting quality — so that being there naturally lifts your mood.

例句

The café had cheerful yellow curtains that made the whole room feel warm.

那間咖啡館掛著明亮的黃色窗簾，讓整個房間感覺很溫馨。

attributive: cheerful + yellow curtains

A vase of cheerful sunflowers stood on the kitchen table near the window.

一束鮮豔的向日葵擺在廚房靠窗的桌子上。

同義詞
  • bright

    focuses on light and colour more directly than cheerful

  • sunny

    more informal; suggests warmth and natural light

  • lively

    emphasises energy and activity rather than appearance

  • pleasant

    milder; does not necessarily imply brightness or colour

反義詞
  • gloomy

    dark, dull, and depressing

  • dreary

    dull and boring, often with bad weather

  • drab

    lacking colour and interest

文法句型

cheerful + noun

look / seem / feel + cheerful

用法筆記

This sense is most common in attributive position (before a noun): a cheerful room, cheerful decor, cheerful colours. When used predicatively (the room looks cheerful), it often pairs with a modifier: 'quite cheerful', 'really cheerful'. Avoid using it for food, drink, or taste.

常見錯誤

❌This soup tastes cheerful.
✅This soup tastes fresh and bright.
💡'Cheerful' describes appearance and atmosphere, not flavour.