Learn how to use the comparative “more cheerful” and superlative “cheerfullest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “cheerfullest”?

The comparative form of “cheerfullest” is “more cheerful”.

Example

She seemed more cheerful today than yesterday.

Example

The children were more cheerful after receiving their presents.

What is the superlative form of “cheerfullest”?

The superlative form of “cheerfullest” is “cheerfullest”.

Example

Among all the students, she is the cheerfullest.

Example

He has the cheerfullest personality I've ever encountered.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"The cheerfullest" is the superlative form of "cheerful." It is used to indicate the highest degree of cheerfulness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Cheerful" follows the regular pattern of forming comparatives and superlatives by adding "more" and "most" before the adjective.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more cheerful”

Used to describe someone who is experiencing more joy or contentment.

Example

He appeared happier after getting a promotion.

Used to indicate that someone's mood or demeanor is more positive or optimistic.

Example

Her smile was brighter than ever before.

Expressions with similar meanings to “cheerfullest”

Used to describe someone who is experiencing the most joy or contentment.

Example

She is the happiest person I know.

Used to indicate that someone's mood or demeanor is the most positive or optimistic.

Example

He has the brightest smile in the room.

Using than with comparative “more cheerful”

When using the comparative form "more cheerful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She seemed more cheerful today than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of cheerfulness today is higher than the level of cheerfulness yesterday.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more cheerful” and “cheerfullest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Mood

    She is more cheerful in the morning than in the evening.

    She is more cheerful in the morning than in the evening.

  • 2Personality

    He has the cheerfullest personality in the office.

    He has the cheerfullest personality in the office.

  • 3Atmosphere

    The room became more cheerful after the decorations were put up.

    The room became more cheerful after the decorations were put up.

  • 4Greeting

    Her smile is the cheerfullest welcome I've ever received.

    Her smile is the cheerfullest welcome I've ever received.

Related idioms and phrases

Happy-go-lucky

Someone who is carefree and cheerful, often without worrying about the future.

Example

He has a happy-go-lucky attitude towards life.

On cloud nine

To be extremely happy or joyful.

Example

Winning the competition put her on cloud nine.

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