Cheer

Quick meaning: Cheer is a noun meaning (uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

Meaning

(uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

More Meanings

1. (now uncountable) That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness, especially food and entertainment prepared for a festive occasion.
2. (countable) A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".
3. (countable) A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
4. (transitive) To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
5. (transitive) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
6. (obsolete) One's facial expression or countenance.
7. (archaic) One's attitude, mood.

Example Sentences

A cheer rose from the crowd.

a table loaded with good cheer

Three cheers for the birthday boy!

I have not that alacrity of spirit, / Nor cheer of mind, that I was wont to have.

Word Forms

• cheers
• cheering
• cheered

Synonyms for cheer

Depending on context, synonyms include acclaim, acclamate, applaud, hail, barrack, beclap.

Antonyms for cheer

Common opposites include heckle, sneer, boo, jeer, gird, jibe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cheerfulness, hearten, urge, embolden, inspire, exhort.

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