Basic Details
Word: Cheerful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling or showing happiness; bright and happy.
Synonyms: Joyful, happy, merry
Antonyms: Sad, gloomy, unhappy
Idioms and Phrases
- Cheer up: To become happier or to make someone else happier. Example: "He needed to cheer up after a tough day at school."
- Put on a brave face: To appear cheerful or confident when you are really feeling sad or worried. Example: "She tried to put on a brave face, even though she was feeling down."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cheerful music made everyone want to dance at the party.
Example 2: She always has a cheerful smile that brightens up the room.
Example 3: On a cheerful day, the park is full of families enjoying picnics and playing games.
Fun Fact
The word "cheerful" comes from the Old English word "cyrre," which means "to shout for joy." This shows how long people have been expressing happiness!
Famous Quote
"A cheerful disposition is not only a great help to the individual; it is a great help to the world." - Abraham Lincoln
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cheerful" mean?
a) Always tired
b) Feeling unhappy
c) Feeling or showing happiness
d) Being very serious
Answer: c) Feeling or showing happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cheerful"?
a) Gloomy
b) Joyful
c) Angry
d) Worried
Answer: b) Joyful
3. Which sentence uses "cheerful" correctly?
a) The cheerful student always helps others.
b) The cheerful cat jumped over the moon.
c) The weather was cheerful with lots of rain.
d) The cheerful rock sang loudly.
Answer: a) The cheerful student always helps others.
4. Which idiom means to make someone happier?
a) Put on a brave face
b) Cheer up
c) On cloud nine
d) In hot water
Answer: b) Cheer up
5. What is the opposite of "cheerful"?
a) Excited
b) Joyful
c) Sad
d) Happy
Answer: c) Sad
