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Cheer"er (?), n. One who
cheers; one who, or that which, gladdens. "Thou
cheerer of our days." Wotton. "Prime
cheerer, light." Thomson.

Cheer"ful (?), a. Having or
showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy;
joyful; lively; animated; willing.

To entertain a cheerful disposition.

Shak.

The cheerful birds of sundry kind

Do chant sweet music.

Spenser.

A cheerful confidence in the mercy of
God.

Macaulay.

This general applause and cheerful
shout.

Shak.

Syn. -- Lively; animated; gay; joyful; lightsome;
gleeful; blithe; airy; sprightly; jocund; jolly; joyous;
vivacious; buoyant; sunny; happy; hopeful.

Cheer"ful*ly, adv. In a
cheerful manner, gladly.

Cheer"ful*ness, n. Good
spirits; a state of moderate joy or gayety; alacrity.

Cheer"i*ly (?), adv. In a
cheery manner.

Cheer"i*ness, n. The state of
being cheery.


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