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Meanings of cheery in English
Synonyms
Examples for "gay"
Examples for "gay"
1
The gay marriage law in Washington state has not yet taken effect.
2
There's no way to mince words here; it's a pretty gay situation.
3
But gay rights in Cuba have taken great strides in recent years.
4
A good example, she says, is the party's opposition to gay marriage.
5
However, in the longer term, married gay couple may invest more together.
1
One reason for Europe to be cheerful They only need a draw.
2
Coworkers say he was cheerful, well liked, had a good work ethic.
3
Equity market investors have reasons to be cheerful as January 2004 closes.
4
George was quite bright and cheerful in spite of the early hour.
5
These cheerful prophecies must be verified in the natural course of things.
1
Europe without a way forward may reverse an overly merry first quarter.
2
So the swineherd departed; and the suitors made merry in the hall.
3
But the law of unintended consequences sometimes goes its own merry way.
4
The merry-makers stood around; the men looked serious and the ladies shivered.
5
No longer in the winter-time, but in the merry month of May.
1
Season: Spring through fall, although sunny winter days can offer good conditions.
2
Skilled chefs were as rare this year as long hot sunny days.
3
That's expected to change come Saturday, with warm and sunny conditions forecast.
4
Local World needed Auckland's open style and sunny skills for perfect balance.
5
At any rate, she certainly looked much better on a sunny day.
1
Find in the Glossary the meaning of: glittering; trims; spray; blithe; measures.
2
He is unassuming in manner, blithe in company, earnest in the pulpit.
3
But what is lightsome and blithe in her, was debonaire in him.
4
The two had met in June on equal terms of blithe youth.
5
The composer dashed a blithe flourish to the tail of a note.
1
A brighter day beckons. It's a surprisingly chirpy approach from Mr Gigaba.
2
Eating bugs may not be everyone's idea of making food more chirpy.
3
Perfectly all right and all that, but not what you'd call chirpy.
4
He didn't look his chirpy self -more skulk than customary swagger.
5
The chirpy drone of a home-improvement show burbles through the kitchen door.
Usage of cheery in English
1
Sir David explained the situation; he was quite cheery, all things considered.
2
She heard the pleasant bustle below; the light laughter, the cheery calls.
3
He was speaking in the usual cheery tones of the bedside optimist.
4
The candles were brought in, and the room looked bright and cheery.
5
The owner of the cheery voice took him firmly by the arm.
6
Market traders wave a cheery hello before turning back to their stalls.
7
It wasn't a very cheery way to welcome everyone back for fall.
8
The cheery faces of the Irishmen wore a proud and confident expression.
9
Indeed, smiles came naturally in the presence of that cheery little lady.
10
I inquired, dubiously; for it did not sound a very cheery prospect.
11
He looked bright and cheery in his well-made clothes of English tweed.
12
Some of them hailed him and got a cheery word in reply.
13
The red blinds shone very cheery and comfortable upon that stormy night.
14
Her work is humorous, loud and a cheery antidote to minimalist restraint.
15
The cheery voice of the proprietor addressing his dogs announced his return.
16
This is a bright, cheery tale with the scenes laid in Indiana.
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Cheery through the time
Cheery across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common