And even the ranks of Tusculum
Could scare forbear to cheer.
Macaulay.
Cheer"er (?), n. One who cheers; one who, or that which, gladdens. "Thou cheerer of our days." Wotton. "Prime cheerer, light." Thomson.
Cheer"ful (?), a. Having or showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing.
To entertain a cheerful disposition.
Shak.
The cheerful birds of sundry kind
Do chant sweet music.
Spenser.
A cheerful confidence in the mercy of God.
Macaulay.
This general applause and cheerful shout.
Shak.
Syn. -- Lively; animated; gay; joyful; lightsome; gleeful; blithe; airy; sprightly; jocund; jolly; joyous; vivacious; buoyant; sunny; happy; hopeful.
Cheer"ful*ly, adv. In a cheerful manner, gladly.
Cheer"ful*ness, n. Good spirits; a state of moderate joy or gayety; alacrity.
Cheer"i*ly (?), adv. In a cheery manner.
Cheer"i*ness, n. The state of being cheery.
Cheer"ing*ly (?), adv. In a manner to cheer or encourage.