cheerfulness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état d'être visiblement joyeux, optimiste et de dissiper l'abattement ; sentiment de bonne humeur spontanée.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being noticeably happy, optimistic, and dispelling gloom; a feeling of spontaneous good spirits.

indénombrable

1. Quality of being cheerfulB1formal

   The state or quality of being noticeably happy, bright, and optimistic, often lifting the mood of others.

   Qualité d'être joyeux

   • Her natural cheerfulness made the office a pleasant place to work.
   • Despite the bad news, he maintained an air of cheerfulness.
   • The children's cheerfulness was infectious.

   Synonymesbrightnessbuoyancycheergladnesshappinessjovialityjoyfulnessmerrimentoptimism

   Antonymesdejectiondepressiondespondencygloominessmelancholymorosenesssadnesssullenness

2. Spontaneous good spiritsB1formal

   A feeling of lively and spontaneous happiness or good mood.

   Allégresse

   • A wave of cheerfulness washed over her when she saw the surprise party.
   • His cheerfulness was evident in his bright smile and energetic voice.
   • The sunny weather contributed to everyone's cheerfulness.

   Synonymesbuoyancycheereffervescencegaietygood humorhigh spiritsjollityjovialitymerriment

   Antonymesdejectiondespondencygloommelancholymiserymorbiditysadnesssullennesswretchedness