a. Having or showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing. [ 1913 Webster ]
To entertain a cheerful disposition. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The cheerful birds of sundry kind
Do chant sweet music. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
A cheerful confidence in the mercy of God. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
This general applause and cheerful shout. Shak.
adv. In a cheerful manner, gladly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Good spirits; a state of moderate joy or gayety; alacrity. [ 1913 Webster ]