cheerfulness

• 表示明显快乐、乐观、驱散忧郁的品质或状态的名词；一种自发的愉快心情。

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

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1. Quality of being cheerfulB1formal

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

   欢快

   • 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.

   同义词brightnessbuoyancycheergladnesshappinessjovialityjoyfulnessmerrimentoptimism

   反义词dejectiondepressiondespondencygloominessmelancholymorosenesssadnesssullenness

2. Spontaneous good spiritsB1formal

   A feeling of lively and spontaneous happiness or good mood.

   开朗愉快

   • 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.

   同义词buoyancycheereffervescencegaietygood humorhigh spiritsjollityjovialitymerriment

   反义词dejectiondespondencygloommelancholymiserymorbiditysadnesssullennesswretchedness