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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Cheerful

/(chēr"fụl; 277)/ · Cheer·ful · IPA /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/
01 a. Having or showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing.
  1. 1.
    Having or showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing.
    “To entertain a cheerful disposition.” Shak.
    “The cheerful birds of sundry kind Do chant sweet music.” Spenser.
    “A cheerful confidence in the mercy of God.” Macaulay.
    “This general applause and cheerful shout.” Shak.