--- title: C — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 24 description: The 1959 words of the English dictionary under C, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/24/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / C # C — The English dictionary · page 24 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Checkers is a board game for two players who move round flat pieces diagonally on a squared board and jump over the other player's pieces to capture them.[↗](../../checkers/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Checkers are the round pieces of this game.[↗](../../checkers/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A checker can also be a person who checks things, like at a supermarket.[↗](../../checkers/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Let's play a game of checkers.[↗](../../checkers/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Checkers is played on a board with 64 squares.[↗](../../checkers/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I jumped over two of his checkers in one go.[↗](../../checkers/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · When your piece reaches the far side, it becomes a king.[↗](../../checkers/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa taught me how to play checkers.[↗](../../checkers/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Checkers is easier to learn than chess.[↗](../../checkers/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The board has 8 rows of 8 squares, so 8 times 8 is 64.[↗](../../checkers/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **checklist** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A checklist is a list of things to do or to bring, where you mark each one when it is done.[↗](../../checklist/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It helps you not to forget anything.[↗](../../checklist/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The checklist has 12 tasks.[↗](../../checklist/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She finished 7 tasks on her checklist.[↗](../../checklist/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How many tasks are left on the checklist?[↗](../../checklist/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Each checklist has 5 items.[↗](../../checklist/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My morning checklist says: wash, dress, eat, brush teeth.[↗](../../checklist/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Tick each box on the camping checklist.[↗](../../checklist/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The pilot reads the checklist before take-off.[↗](../../checklist/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the checklist to check your story.[↗](../../checklist/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **checkmate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In chess, checkmate is when a king is attacked and cannot escape, so the game ends and that player loses.[↗](../../checkmate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To checkmate someone is to win a chess game by trapping their king.[↗](../../checkmate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Checkmate can mean a situation where someone is completely beaten or stuck.[↗](../../checkmate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She moved her queen and said, «Checkmate!»[↗](../../checkmate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My king was in check, but not in checkmate.[↗](../../checkmate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you find checkmate in two moves?[↗](../../checkmate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He checkmated me with just a rook and a king.[↗](../../checkmate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The game ended in checkmate after twenty moves.[↗](../../checkmate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa taught me how to checkmate with two rooks.[↗](../../checkmate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective's clever plan was checkmate for the thief.[↗](../../checkmate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It is not checkmate if the king can move to a safe square.[↗](../../checkmate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **checkout** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The place in a shop or supermarket where you pay for things.[↗](../../checkout/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* On a website, the page where you pay for your order.[↗](../../checkout/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In a hotel, the time when you must leave the room.[↗](../../checkout/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We waited in the checkout queue.[↗](../../checkout/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The checkout operator scanned the milk.[↗](../../checkout/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We used the self-checkout.[↗](../../checkout/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · At the checkout the total was 12.50 dollars; we paid with 20, so the change was 7.50.[↗](../../checkout/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Checkout time at the hotel is 10 o'clock.[↗](../../checkout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Ask an adult before going to an online checkout.[↗](../../checkout/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **checkup** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A visit to a doctor, dentist or vet to check that you are healthy, even when you feel fine.[↗](../../checkup/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A check of a machine or car to make sure it works properly.[↗](../../checkup/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I have a dental checkup next week.[↗](../../checkup/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor gave the baby a checkup.[↗](../../checkup/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dentist said my teeth were fine at my checkup.[↗](../../checkup/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our dog went to the vet for a checkup.[↗](../../checkup/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad took the car in for a checkup before the trip.[↗](../../checkup/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Regular checkups help catch problems early.[↗](../../checkup/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **cheddar** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hard, yellow or orange-yellow cheese, mild or strong-tasting, first made in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England.[↗](../../cheddar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (US, slang) Money.[↗](../../cheddar/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "He's got a lot of cheddar."[↗](../../cheddar/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (a name) Cheddar is a village in England, famous for Cheddar Gorge and its caves.[↗](../../cheddar/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'd like a cheddar and pickle sandwich, please.[↗](../../cheddar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mature cheddar has a strong taste.[↗](../../cheddar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We grated cheddar on top of the pasta.[↗](../../cheddar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Cheddar cheese is named after a village in England.[↗](../../cheddar/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We visited the caves at Cheddar Gorge.[↗](../../cheddar/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · "That new bike must have cost some serious cheddar!"[↗](../../cheddar/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (slang)[↗](../../cheddar/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **cheek** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your cheeks are the soft sides of your face below your eyes.[↗](../../cheek/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Cheek also means rude talk to someone you should respect, especially in British English.[↗](../../cheek/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «What a cheek!» means that was rude or bold.[↗](../../cheek/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her cheeks went red when she was embarrassed.[↗](../../cheek/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma kissed me on the cheek.[↗](../../cheek/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cold wind made our cheeks pink.[↗](../../cheek/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A hamster stuffs food in its cheeks.[↗](../../cheek/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't give me any cheek, young man\![↗](../../cheek/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · What a cheek, he took the last biscuit\![↗](../../cheek/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He said it tongue in cheek, as a joke.[↗](../../cheek/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She rested her cheek on her hand.[↗](../../cheek/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The king kissed him on both cheeks.[↗](../../cheek/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And this shall be the priests' due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep, that they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.[↗](../../cheek/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.18.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../cheek/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Thy cheeks are comely with circlets, thy neck with beads.[↗](../../cheek/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.1.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../cheek/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him, let him be filled full with reproach.[↗](../../cheek/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../cheek/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth; break out the cheek-teeth of the young lions, O LORD.[↗](../../cheek/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.58.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../cheek/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **cheekbone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your cheekbones are the bones at the top of your cheeks, just below your eyes.[↗](../../cheekbone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has high cheekbones.[↗](../../cheekbone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The ball hit him just below the cheekbone.[↗](../../cheekbone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Feel your cheekbones under your eyes.[↗](../../cheekbone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The skull has two cheekbones.[↗](../../cheekbone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her cheekbone was bruised after the fall.[↗](../../cheekbone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The artist drew shadows under the cheekbones.[↗](../../cheekbone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **cheekily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a slightly rude but often funny or playful way, showing a lack of respect (especially UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand).[↗](../../cheekily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a bold, playful way, as in a cheeky grin.[↗](../../cheekily/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He grinned cheekily and stole the last biscuit.[↗](../../cheekily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · "You're old, Grandad!" she said cheekily.[↗](../../cheekily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The monkey cheekily grabbed my sandwich.[↗](../../cheekily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He cheekily asked the head teacher for a longer break.[↗](../../cheekily/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister winked cheekily at me across the table.[↗](../../cheekily/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy cheekily ran off with my sock.[↗](../../cheekily/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **cheekiness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Rude but often playful or funny behaviour that shows a lack of respect.[↗](../../cheekiness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Boldness, cheek, the nerve to ask for or do something.[↗](../../cheekiness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The teacher would not put up with any more cheekiness.[↗](../../cheekiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His cheekiness made everyone laugh, even Mum.[↗](../../cheekiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I couldn't believe the cheekiness of the seagull stealing my chips.[↗](../../cheekiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her cheekiness got her sent out of the room.[↗](../../cheekiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a twinkle of cheekiness in his eyes.[↗](../../cheekiness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma loved the cheekiness of her youngest grandchild.[↗](../../cheekiness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **cheeky** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) Cheeky means rude or not respectful, but often in a funny or playful way.[↗](../../cheeky/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, UK) A cheeky smile or grin is playful and a bit naughty.[↗](../../cheeky/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (slang, UK) "A cheeky" something means a small treat you shouldn't really have.[↗](../../cheeky/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a cheeky biscuit".[↗](../../cheeky/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't be cheeky to your teacher\![↗](../../cheeky/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He gave me a cheeky grin.[↗](../../cheeky/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · You cheeky monkey, you ate my chips\![↗](../../cheeky/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It was cheeky of her to take the last slice.[↗](../../cheeky/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheeky seagull stole my sandwich.[↗](../../cheeky/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fancy a cheeky ice cream on the way home?[↗](../../cheeky/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Is that your homework or your dog's?" asked the cheeky boy.[↗](../../cheeky/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Granny laughed at his cheeky joke.[↗](../../cheeky/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **cheep** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (of a young bird) To make a short, high, weak sound.[↗](../../cheep/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A short high sound made by a young bird.[↗](../../cheep/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) A tiny sound from anyone.[↗](../../cheep/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Not a cheep out of you!" means be quiet.[↗](../../cheep/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The baby birds cheeped for food.[↗](../../cheep/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard a tiny cheep from the hedge.[↗](../../cheep/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The chicks were cheeping in the box.[↗](../../cheep/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The sparrows cheeped on the windowsill.[↗](../../cheep/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I don't want to hear a cheep out of you till morning\![↗](../../cheep/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Every cheep meant the nest was still busy.[↗](../../cheep/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He whimpers and cheeps all the night, trying to make up his mind to run into the middle of the room.[↗](../../cheep/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **cheer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To cheer is to shout loudly to show you are pleased or to encourage someone.[↗](../../cheer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A cheer is a shout of happiness, praise or support.[↗](../../cheer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To cheer someone up is to make them feel happier.[↗](../../cheer/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To cheer up is to start feeling happier.[↗](../../cheer/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Cheer (uncountable) is happiness and good spirits, as in Christmas cheer.[↗](../../cheer/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The crowd cheered when we scored.[↗](../../cheer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's give three cheers for the birthday girl\![↗](../../cheer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We cheered on our team from the side of the pitch.[↗](../../cheer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I drew a card to cheer up my sick friend.[↗](../../cheer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Cheer up\![↗](../../cheer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") It's not that bad.[↗](../../cheer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A loud cheer went up from the audience.[↗](../../cheer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The lights filled the street with Christmas cheer.[↗](../../cheer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "Cheers for the help," said my uncle.[↗](../../cheer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · If I say: 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer', (Writings JOB.9.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../cheer/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A cheerer is a person who cheers, shouting loudly to encourage a team or a player.[↗](../../cheerer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something or someone that makes others happier.[↗](../../cheerer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cheerers waved flags along the race track.[↗](../../cheerer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum is the loudest cheerer at every football match.[↗](../../cheerer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class were the best cheerers on sports day.[↗](../../cheerer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheerers shouted «Go, Ella, go!».[↗](../../cheerer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A puppy is a great cheerer-upper on a sad day (informal).[↗](../../cheerer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheerers clapped for every runner, even the last.[↗](../../cheerer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A cheerful person is happy and in a good mood, and shows it with smiles and a friendly manner.[↗](../../cheerful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A cheerful place, colour or song is bright and pleasant and makes you feel happy.[↗](../../cheerful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She gave me a cheerful smile.[↗](../../cheerful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The classroom was bright and cheerful.[↗](../../cheerful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He is always cheerful in the morning.[↗](../../cheerful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We sang a cheerful song on the bus.[↗](../../cheerful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheerful postman waved to everyone.[↗](../../cheerful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Yellow and orange are cheerful colours.[↗](../../cheerful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Even when it rained, Grandma stayed cheerful.[↗](../../cheerful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A cheerful «hello» can make someone's day.[↗](../../cheerful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He was so brave and cheerful.[↗](../../cheerful/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.[↗](../../cheerful/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.15.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../cheerful/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerfully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a happy, bright and friendly way.[↗](../../cheerfully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Willingly, without complaining, as in «she cheerfully helped».[↗](../../cheerfully/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Without caring or noticing a problem, as in «he cheerfully ignored the rules».[↗](../../cheerfully/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She cheerfully said good morning to everyone.[↗](../../cheerfully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He whistled cheerfully as he walked to school.[↗](../../cheerfully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The children cheerfully tidied the classroom.[↗](../../cheerfully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa waved cheerfully from the window.[↗](../../cheerfully/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The sun shone cheerfully on the garden.[↗](../../cheerfully/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He cheerfully ignored the «Keep Off the Grass» sign.[↗](../../cheerfully/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Whereupon he went off indoors, whistling cheerfully.[↗](../../cheerfully/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerfulness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Cheerfulness is being happy, bright and in a good mood, and showing it to others.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her cheerfulness made everyone smile.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He did his chores with cheerfulness.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse's cheerfulness helped the patients.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Even in the rain, the scouts kept their cheerfulness.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His cheerfulness was catching.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Thank you for your cheerfulness all year.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a look of cheerfulness on everything.[↗](../../cheerfulness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a happy, bright and hopeful way.[↗](../../cheerily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Good morning!» she called cheerily.[↗](../../cheerily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He whistled cheerily as he walked to school.[↗](../../cheerily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Don't give up,» said Mum cheerily.[↗](../../cheerily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerio** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, informal) Goodbye, said in a friendly, cheerful way.[↗](../../cheerio/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Australia, informal) A small red cocktail sausage, often served at children's parties (also called a little boy or saveloy in some places).[↗](../../cheerio/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (a name) Cheerios is a brand of breakfast cereal shaped like little rings.[↗](../../cheerio/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Cheerio, see you tomorrow!" called Gran from the door.[↗](../../cheerio/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We said cheerio to our cousins at the station.[↗](../../cheerio/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · At the birthday party we ate cheerios with tomato sauce.[↗](../../cheerio/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · "Cheerio then!" said the postman as he left.[↗](../../cheerio/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the old film everyone said cheerio instead of goodbye.[↗](../../cheerio/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I had a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast.[↗](../../cheerio/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerleader** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A cheerleader is a person, often in a team, who dances, shouts chants and does jumps to encourage a sports team and the crowd.[↗](../../cheerleader/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A cheerleader is also anyone who strongly supports and encourages a person or an idea.[↗](../../cheerleader/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cheerleaders waved their pom-poms at the game.[↗](../../cheerleader/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister joined the cheerleading squad at her school.[↗](../../cheerleader/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheerleader was lifted high into the air.[↗](../../cheerleader/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma is my biggest cheerleader; she comes to every match.[↗](../../cheerleader/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheerleaders shouted, «Go, team, go!»[↗](../../cheerleader/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Cheerleading takes a lot of strength and practice.[↗](../../cheerleader/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher was a cheerleader for the new reading club.[↗](../../cheerleader/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **cheerless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Cheerless means gloomy, dull and without anything to make you happy or comfortable.[↗](../../cheerless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was a cold, cheerless day in November.[↗](../../cheerless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The prison cell was dark and cheerless.[↗](../../cheerless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The empty house felt cheerless.[↗](../../cheerless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · They ate a cheerless supper of dry bread.[↗](../../cheerless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Wild Wood was cheerless in the snow.[↗](../../cheerless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A fire made the cheerless room warm again.[↗](../../cheerless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The belief of the people with regard to a future state was, in the Homeric age, a sad and cheerless one.[↗](../../cheerless/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) … [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/23/) **24** [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/25/) … [99](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/99/) - ← previous: [page 23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/23/) - next →: [page 25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/25/) - ↑ back to [The English 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