B2nounemotionspsychology
US/ˈtʃɪr.fəl.nəs/
UK/ˈtʃɪə.fəl.nəs/
the quality of being happy and positive in the way you behave
In context
Her cheerfulness made the long journey much more pleasant.
He greeted every customer with a smile and great cheerfulness.
Despite the bad weather, nothing could spoil the children's cheerfulness.
Words that go with cheerfulness
adjective + noun
- forced cheerfulnessHer forced cheerfulness did not fool anyone.
- infectious cheerfulnessHis infectious cheerfulness lifted the whole team.
- natural cheerfulnessHer natural cheerfulness helped her through hard times.
noun + preposition
- with cheerfulnessShe accepted the extra work with cheerfulness.
- cheerfulness in the face ofHis cheerfulness in the face of illness inspired us.
- a display of cheerfulnessThe party was a display of cheerfulness after months of worry.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a cheerfulnessCorrect: cheerfulness