cheerful

fröhlich; heiter

Word details

German meaning
Fröhlich und lebhaft; in guter Stimmung.
English meaning
Cheerful
Synonym
fröhlich, lebhaft
German example
Die Kinder waren nach dem Ausflug sehr munter.
English example
The children were very cheerful after the excursion.
Comparative
muntererSuperlative: am muntersten
Opposite of
merry, awake, brisk, cheerymüde / matt / schlapp

Example sentences with “cheerful”

  1. She has a cheerful voice. (Sie hat eine fröhliche Stimme.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'fröhlich' and 'heiter'?

'Fröhlich' is happy/joyful; 'heiter' is lighthearted/cheerful (often used for weather too).