Etymological root
chiere
Old French
Words from this root(9)
cheer
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/t͡ʃɪɹ/
To shout loudly to show approval, support, or joy.
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cheerless
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/ˈtʃɪɹləs/
gloomy and dreary, lacking joy or comfort
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cheeriness
C2+
/ˈtʃɪrinəs/
the quality of being bright and cheerful
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cheerly
C2+
/ˈtʃɪrli/
(archaic) in a cheerful or hearty manner; briskly
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cheery
C2+
/ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; cheerful
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cheerily
C2+
/ˈtʃɪrəli/
in a happy and brightly cheerful manner
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cheerio
C2+
/ˌtʃɪriˈoʊ/
a chiefly British expression used as a farewell
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cheerleader
C2+
/ˈtʃɪrˌlidɚ/
a person who leads cheers at games, or an enthusiastic supporter
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uncheerful
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/ʌnˈtʃɪrfəl/
not cheerful; gloomy or dispiriting
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