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cheerful

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/ˈtʃɪərfəl/ · cheer-ful

exhibiting or marked by cheerfulness; happy and optimistic.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

exhibiting or marked by cheerfulness; happy and optimistic.

خوشی یا مسرت کا مظاہرہ کرنا؛ خوش اور پرامید ہونا۔

خوش دل

khush dil

Synonyms

joyfulhappyjovialخوشمسرورشاد

Antonyms

sadunhappygloomyاداسناراضگمبھیر

Common Collocations

  • cheerful disposition
  • cheerful outlook
  • cheerful demeanor

Example Sentences

She always seems cheerful, no matter the situation.

وہ ہمیشہ خوش دل نظر آتی ہے، چاہے کوئی بھی صورت حال ہو۔

Woh hamesha khush dil nazar aati hai, chahe koi bhi soorat haal ho.

A cheerful environment can improve productivity.

خوش دل ماحول پیداوری صلاحیت کو بڑھا سکتا ہے۔

Khush dil mahaul paidaavri salahiyat ko barha sakta hai.

His cheerful attitude is contagious.

اس کی خوش دل طبعیت متعدی ہے۔

Us ki khush dil tabiyat mutadi hai.

Easily Confused With

cheery:Cheery and cheerful mean the same but 'cheery' is often used in informal contexts.

Word Family

cheer
nounخوشی
cheerfully
adverbخوشی سے
cheerfulness
nounخوش دلی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a cheerful person who spreads joy wherever they go.

A sunny day with children playing and laughing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوش دلی کا عالم نہ پوچھو، ہر جگہ بھرم ہے، ہر قدم خوشخبری ہے!

Khush dili ka aalam na poochho, har jagah bharam hai, har qadam khushkhabri hai!

Do not ask about the state of cheerfulness, there is magic everywhere, every step is good news!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خوشی بانٹنے سے بڑھتی ہے۔

Khushi baantne se barhti hai.

Happiness increases when shared.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ceore" — to provide support or encouragement

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved over time from Old English, where the root indicated a sense of support, to its modern use indicating a state of happiness.