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cheer

/t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/

Meanings
noun
A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.

Examples :

"Her cheer was contagious; everyone in the classroom felt happy because of it. "
attitude emotion

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

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cheerfulness noun

/ˈt͡ʃɪəfəlnəs/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəlnəs/

The state of being cheerful; joy.

"Her cheerfulness brightened the classroom during the difficult test. "

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provisions noun

/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/

An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

"The hikers packed enough provisions, like dried fruit and nuts, to last for three days on the trail. "

Illustration enthusiastic

enthusiastic adjective

/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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encouraging verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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cheerleading verb

/ˌtʃɪrˌliːdɪŋ/ /ˌtʃɪərˌliːdɪŋ/

To participate in cheerleading.

"Maria enjoys cheerleading at all the school football games. "

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

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countenance noun

[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] /ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

"Her countenance betrayed her anxiety just before the exam; her forehead was furrowed and her lips were tight. "

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entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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expressing verb

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

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contagious adjective

/kənˈteɪdʒəs/

(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.

"The flu was so contagious that everybody in town got sick!"