cheering up

Meaning

"Cheering up" is the act of lifting someone's mood or brightening your own after feeling low. It involves comfort, encouragement, or fun that trades worry for hope and a lighter spirit.

Synonyms

reassurance inspiriting vitalizing

Antonyms

crushing provoking haunting demoralizing galling disheartening
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Examples

I was fine when it came to cheering up others, not so fine with myself. Gene Tierney

I adore all Agatha Christie's books and turn to them whenever I'm ill or need cheering up. Sophie Kinsella

Words in the phrase

cheering up

Close letter words and terms

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