Basic Details
Word: Cheerful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Happy and showing a positive attitude.
Synonyms: Joyful, lively, upbeat
Antonyms: Sad, gloomy, unhappy
Idioms and Phrases
- Cheerful as a lark: Very happy and carefree. Example: "She was cheerful as a lark on her birthday, smiling and laughing all day."
- Keep your chin up: Stay positive and cheerful even in tough times. Example: "Even though he lost the game, he tried to keep his chin up and smile."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cheerful child made everyone around her smile with her laughter.
Example 2: On a sunny day, she felt cheerful and decided to go for a picnic in the park.
Example 3: He wrote a cheerful note to his friend to brighten her day.
Fun Fact
The word "cheerful" comes from the Old English word "cyrre," which means "a state of being happy or merry." It has been used for centuries to describe positive feelings.
Famous Quote
"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength." - Proverbs 17:22
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cheerful" mean?
a) Sad
b) Happy and positive
c) Angry
d) Tired
Answer: b) Happy and positive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cheerful"?
a) Joyful
b) Angry
c) Tired
d) Lonely
Answer: a) Joyful
3. Which sentence uses "cheerful" correctly?
a) She had a cheerful disposition and often made others laugh.
b) The cheerful tree grew tall.
c) He was cheerful about breaking his toy.
d) The cheerful ice cream was tasty.
Answer: a) She had a cheerful disposition and often made others laugh.
4. Which idiom means the same as "cheerful"?
a) Keep your chin up
b) Like a fish out of water
c) A storm in a teacup
d) A wolf in sheep's clothing
Answer: a) Keep your chin up
5. What is the opposite of "cheerful"?
a) Happy
b) Gloomy
c) Lively
d) Excited
Answer: b) Gloomy
