Cheer — synonyms, cheer antonyms, definition

1. cheer (Noun)

53 synonyms

acclaim acclamation alleviation animation applaud applause approval big hand buoyancy cheerfulness cheering clapping comfort consolation contentment delight ease encouragement exuberance food • • •

2 definitions

cheer (Noun) — A cry or shout of approval.

cheer (Noun) — The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom. ex. "flowers added a note of cheer to the drab room"

3 types of

approval attribute commendation

9 types

banzai bravo good-humoredness good-humouredness good-naturedness good-temperedness hooray hurrah salvo

2 parts of

disposition temperament

4 see also

cheerful cheerless depressing uncheerful

2. cheer (Verb)

98 synonyms

acclaim admire amuse animate applaud applause approve arouse assure barrack beguile bolster brighten calm celebrate cheer up chirk up cite clap comfort • • •

1 antonym

complain

5 definitions

cheer (Verb) — Give encouragement to. ex. "If we do indulge in peace discussion, they tell us, we shall merely cheer the enemy"

cheer (Verb) — Show approval or good wishes by shouting. ex. "everybody cheered the birthday boy"

cheer (Verb) — Cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful. ex. "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee"

cheer (Verb) — Become cheerful.

cheer (Verb) — Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. ex. "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"

4 types of

applaud encourage joy rejoice

12 types

amuse buck up buoy up cheerlead exuberate exult jubilate lighten lighten up rejoice take heart triumph