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cheer
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- pronunciation:
- chir
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
glad feelings; happiness.
We are filled with cheer during the holidays.- synonyms:
- gaiety, glee, happiness
- antonyms:
- sadness
- similar words:
- fun, joy, liveliness, pleasure
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| definition 2: |
a shout of encouragement, happiness, or praise.
The crowd let out a cheer when their favorite team scored a goal.- antonyms:
- boo
- similar words:
- applause, hurrah, shout
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| related words: |
acclaim, lift |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cheers, cheering, cheered |
| definition 1: |
to comfort or make happy (sometimes followed by "up").
The good news cheered them up.- synonyms:
- comfort, console
- antonyms:
- depress
- similar words:
- amuse, encourage, inspire, lift, pep up, revive, strengthen, warm
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| definition 2: |
to cry out in happiness or appreciation.
When they heard the good news, everyone cheered.The audience cheered at the end of the play.- similar words:
- applaud, root
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| definition 3: |
to give a shout of encouragement or praise to (someone).
They cheered the winners wildly.- synonyms:
- root for
- antonyms:
- boo
- similar words:
- applaud, encourage, praise
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| definition 4: |
to become happier or less glum (usually followed by "up").
As the rain stopped, we began to cheer up.- similar words:
- hope, lighten, revive, rouse
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| related words: |
acclaim, congratulate, console, delight, soothe, support, toast, yell |
| derivations: |
cheeringly (adv.), cheerer (n.) |
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