B2adverbemotions
US/ˈtʃɪr.fəl.i/
UK/ˈtʃɪə.fəl.i/
in a happy and friendly way, or willingly and without complaining
In context
The nurse cheerfully greeted every patient by name.
He cheerfully admitted that he had forgotten our anniversary.
Volunteers worked cheerfully in the rain to clean up the beach.
Words that go with cheerfully
adverb + verb
- cheerfully admitShe cheerfully admits that she can't cook at all.
- cheerfully acceptMost patients cheerfully accept a long wait if the staff explain the delay.
verb + adverb
- smile cheerfullyThe old man smiled cheerfully and waved at the kids.
- whistle cheerfullyMy dad whistles cheerfully while he washes the car.
- wave cheerfullyThe children waved cheerfully at the passing train.