cheerfully
CHEER-fuh-lee
Cheerfully (adv) means In a happy, upbeat way. Example: “She cheerfully agreed to help with the move.”
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In a happy, upbeat way.
"She cheerfully agreed to help with the move."
How to use cheerfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with a happy, willing attitude.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cheerfully
- Superlative
- most cheerfully
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Etymology
Formed from cheerful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “cheerfully” mean?
The word “cheerfully” means in a happy, upbeat way. In plain terms, doing something with a happy, willing attitude.
How do you pronounce “cheerfully”?
“Cheerfully” is pronounced CHEER-fuh-lee (/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “cheerfully” in a sentence?
Here is “cheerfully” used in a sentence: “She cheerfully agreed to help with the move.”
What part of speech is “cheerfully”?
“Cheerfully” is an adverb.
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