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cheery

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1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party

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2
as in bright
serving to lift one's spirits a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day

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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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