cheer

/tʃɪər/; /tʃɛr/ or /tʃɛr/ in some accents

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of happiness or triumph, especially when expressed collectively

“The crowd’s cheer filled the entire stadium when their team scored.”

2. verb

to express or show happiness or triumph, typically in a loud and enthusiastic way

“The fans cheered when their favorite singer took the stage.”

3. noun

a person who cheers, especially at a sports event

“The cheerleader led the crowd in cheering on the home team.”

4. verb

to make something more attractive or appealing

“The new marketing campaign managed to cheer up the company’s image.”

5. verb

to make someone feel more cheerful

“A sunny day can cheer you up after a long week.”

Synonyms

  • elation
  • glee
  • happiness
  • triumph

Antonyms

  • despair
  • sadness