Crossword clue
Cheerful crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Cheerful”, from 3–7 letters. The most likely answer is HAPPY.
All answers for “Cheerful”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| GAY | 3 | Light-hearted, in the older sense |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| GLAD | 4 | Pleased and happy |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| HAPPY Best match | 5 | In good spirits |
| MERRY | 5 | Full of high spirits |
| SUNNY | 5 | Bright in disposition |
| JOLLY | 5 | Good-humoured and lively |
| PERKY | 5 | Brisk and self-assured |
| RIANT | 5 | Smiling and cheerful; a literary word |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| CHEERY | 6 | Brightly good-humoured |
| BRIGHT | 6 | Lively and cheering |
| CHIRPY | 6 | Lively and talkative |
| BLITHE | 6 | Happily carefree |
| JOVIAL | 6 | Hearty and good-humoured |
| UPBEAT | 6 | Optimistic in mood |
| GENIAL | 6 | Warmly pleasant |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| BUOYANT | 7 | Light-hearted and resilient |
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What does “Cheerful” mean?
An adjective describing a person in good spirits, or something that lifts the mood, such as a bright room or a lively tune.
Solving tip
Five-letter slots have plenty of candidates (HAPPY, MERRY, SUNNY, JOLLY, PERKY), so wait for a crossing letter before committing. GAY appears in older and British puzzles in its sense of light-hearted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Cheerful"?
The most likely answer is HAPPY (5 letters) — In good spirits. Other common answers are MERRY (5), SUNNY (5), JOLLY (5), CHEERY (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Cheerful"?
Answers to "Cheerful" range from 3–7 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.