Cheery
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Noticeably cheerful and pleasant, having an uplifting or warmly optimistic quality.
“She sent a cheery text to let everyone know she had arrived safely.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʃɪəri/
Syllables
cheer·y
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Wordle
Double E followed by R and Y, the EERY ending pattern is shared with BEERY and TEERY.
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, the Y and H contribute well and the word is a tidy six-letter play.
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