cheeriness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English cheery Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English cheeriness From cheery + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) the state of being cheery
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cheerinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
elation · jovialness · mirth · gleesomeness · gladness · glee · merriness · hilarity · jollity · happiness · merriment · blithesomeness · jolliness · mirthfulness · contentedness · gaiety · contentness · delight · gayness · jollity · gleefulness · pleasedness · blitheness · glee · elatedness · cheeriness · gladsomeness · joviality · liss · joy · delightedness · felicity · joyousness · exuberantness · gayfulness · cheerfulness · exuberance · high spirits · joyfulness