CHEERFULNESS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word cheerfulness. (close relations)
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| amusement | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of delight at being entertained • an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention | ||||||
| bliss | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of extreme happiness | ||||||
| buoyancy | nounn | |||||
noun • cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface • the property of something weightless and insubstantial • the tendency to float in water or other liquid • irrepressible liveliness and good spirit | ||||||
| contentment | nounn | |||||
noun • happiness with one's situation in life | ||||||
| delight | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction • something or someone that provides a source of happiness verb • give pleasure to or be pleasing to • take delight in • hold spellbound | ||||||
| elation | nounn | |||||
noun • an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression • a feeling of joy and pride | ||||||
| exhilaration | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling of lively and cheerful joy | ||||||
| exuberance | nounn | |||||
noun • joyful enthusiasm • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval | ||||||
| gladness | nounn | |||||
noun • experiencing joy and pleasure | ||||||
| glee | nounn | |||||
noun • great merriment • malicious satisfaction | ||||||
| happiness | nounn | |||||
noun • state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy • emotions experienced when in a state of well-being | ||||||
| jollity | nounn | |||||
noun • feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor | ||||||
| joviality | nounn | |||||
noun • feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor • a jovial nature | ||||||
| joy | nounn | |||||
noun • the emotion of great happiness • something or someone that provides a source of happiness verb • feel happiness or joy • make glad or happy | ||||||
| merriment | nounn | |||||
noun • a gay feeling • activities that are enjoyable or amusing | ||||||
| mirth | nounn | |||||
noun • great merriment | ||||||
| optimism | nounn | |||||
noun • the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well • a general disposition to expect the best in all things | ||||||
| high spirits | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of joy and pride | ||||||
| blitheness | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of spontaneous good spirits | ||||||
| cheer | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cry or shout of approval • the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom verb • give encouragement to • show approval or good wishes by shouting • cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful • become cheerful • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||
