Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a cheerful manner. With pleasure, animation, or good spirits. With alacrity or willingness; readily.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a cheerful manner, gladly.
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- adverb In a
cheerful manner.
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- adverb in a cheerful manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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"Admiral 's I sum-sit-up," collector of road-taxes, a title cheerfully accorded him through the genial courtesy of the Basin, came down from the Point.
Vesty of the Basins Sarah P. McLean Greene 1895
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In the sentence “The Joker cheerfully executed his hapless minion,” cheerfully is an adverb because it modifies a verb (executed).
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Weekend Writing Exercise 2009
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“Good morning, sleeping beauty,” he called cheerfully.
Law of Attraction Allison Leotta 2010
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“Good morning, sleeping beauty,” he called cheerfully.
Law of Attraction Allison Leotta 2010
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“Good morning, sleeping beauty,” he called cheerfully.
Law of Attraction Allison Leotta 2010
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“Good afternoon, my lord!” she called cheerfully when he reached the road.
The Year of Living Scandalously Julia London 2010
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“Good afternoon, my lord!” she called cheerfully when he reached the road.
The Year of Living Scandalously Julia London 2010
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“Good morning!” he called cheerfully from the door.
A Burning in Homeland Richard Yancey 2003
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"Bon-jour," she called cheerfully, equally determined, that discord not originate with her.
Temporary Wife Kilby, Joan 1999
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“Emma!” she called cheerfully as she swung into the foyer.
The Glory Game Janet Dailey 1985
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