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CHEERFULNESS

\t͡ʃˈi͡əfə͡lnəs], \t‍ʃˈi‍əfə‍lnəs], \tʃ_ˈiə_f_əl_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of CHEERFULNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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a feeling of spontaneous good spirits; "his cheerfulness made everyone feel better"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a feeling of spontaneous good spirits; "his cheerfulness made everyone feel better"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The state of being cheerful.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Liveliness; gaiety.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Good spirits; moderate joy or gayety.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Freedom from dejection, alacrity; freedom from gloominess.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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