cheerfulness
noun
Simple meaning
A feeling of spontaneous good spirits.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
chirfuhlnuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtʃɪɹfəlnəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
“Flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
Used this way, cheerfulness is a common word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “cheerfulness to …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: cheerfulness to …
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More ways to use cheerfulness
- “Flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room.”noun
- “His cheerfulness made everyone feel better.”noun
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