Words from this root (8)
cheer
A2
/t͡ʃɪɹ/
To shout loudly to show approval, support, or joy.
cheerless
C2+
/ˈtʃɪɹləs/
gloomy and dreary, lacking joy or comfort
cheeriness
C2+
/ˈtʃɪrinəs/
the quality of being bright and cheerful
cheerly
C2+
/ˈtʃɪrli/
(archaic) in a cheerful or hearty manner; briskly
cheery
C2+
/ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; cheerful
cheerily
C2+
/ˈtʃɪrəli/
in a happy and brightly cheerful manner
cheerio
C2+
/ˌtʃɪriˈoʊ/
a chiefly British expression used as a farewell
uncheerful
C2+
/ʌnˈtʃɪrfəl/
not cheerful; gloomy or dispiriting