adv B2 Upper-Intermediate

cheerfully

CHEER-fuh-lee

Cheerfully (adv) means In a happy, upbeat way. Example: “She cheerfully agreed to help with the move.”

adv

In a happy, upbeat way.

"She cheerfully agreed to help with the move."

How to use cheerfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something with a happy, willing attitude.

more cheerfully comparative, most cheerfully superlative

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She _____ agreed to help with the move.

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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