cheering 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of cheeringnext
1
as in encouraging
making one feel good inside the cheering sight of a child being reunited with a pet that had been lost

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2
as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits cheering words from the doctor that the worst of the treatment was over

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cheering

2 of 3

noun

as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval a raucous cheering welcomed the newlyweds

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cheering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of cheer
1
as in applauding
to declare enthusiastic approval of critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels

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2
as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
  1. encouraging
  2. cheerful
  3. ovation
  4. applauding
  5. bright
  6. applause
  7. assuring
  8. loving
Adjective
  • But Jia En’s encouraging news is rejected by Adik, whose self-destructive impulses and lingering anger over past events trigger a tragedy that forces the brothers to flee their home and become fugitives.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
  • For all the encouraging signs from the global year of elections, the most important question—whether American democracy can withstand four years of attempts to subvert it—remains contested.
    Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
  • No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of cheerful
Noun
  • His grin acknowledges the ovation while his hands make quiet-down motions.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The movie world premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was celebrated by a eight-minute standing ovation.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of ovation
Verb
  • Osbourne’s statement was championed in her comments section, with followers applauding her honesty.
    Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The crowd ate it up, applauding the 44-year-old Shazam!
    Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of applauding
Adjective
  • Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bright
Noun
  • When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Page said, which was met with applause from the community members at the meeting.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of applause
Verb
  • The company has also set up its own relief fund and is assuring users that its verification process is sound.
    J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Because evolving the brand strategy at pivotal moments can help quickly signal a shift in the company to key stakeholders—driving belief and assuring audiences through inevitable change.
    Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of assuring
Adjective
  • What’s worse, the vast majority of marketing and public relations campaigns seem to be designed to take advantage of one of the most potentially loving and charitable times of the year.
    Drew Gerber, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Now her bride or her groom are forever haunted by her in the most loving way.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of loving
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Thesaurus Entries Near cheering

cheeriness

cheering

cheering (up)

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