cheering
/'tʃiəriɳ/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Providing freedom from worry; making someone feel happier or more hopeful: "cheering" describes something that lifts spirits or brings comfort.
- Encouraging or giving support: It can also describe actions or words that offer encouragement.
Noun:
- Encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators: The act of shouting encouragement or approval, typically by a crowd.
- The sound or act of expressing enthusiastic support or approval: The collective shouts of a group to show support.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- We received some cheering news about the test results. (The news made us feel relieved and happy.)
- His smiling face was a cheering sight in the crowd. (His face made people feel happier.)
Noun:
- The loud cheering from the stadium could be heard for blocks. (The enthusiastic shouts of the crowd were very loud.)
- The team was motivated by the constant cheering of their fans. (The fans' shouts encouraged the team.)
Advanced Usage
- "it's all over but the shouting": This idiom means the outcome is certain and only a formal acknowledgment (like cheering or shouting) remains.
- After the final goal, the game was all over but the shouting. (The result was decided, and only the crowd's reaction was left.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cheer (verb/noun): To shout encouragement or praise; a shout of encouragement.
- The crowd began to cheer for the performer.
- Cheerful (adjective): Noticeably happy and optimistic.
- She has a cheerful disposition.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Comforting, heartening, encouraging, uplifting.
- Noun: Applause, acclaim, encouragement, rooting (for a team).
Related Phrases
- Cheer on: To encourage someone with shouts.
- We went to the race to cheer her on.
- Cheer up: To become or make someone less sad.
- I tried to cheer him up with a funny story.
Adjective
- providing freedom from worry
Noun
- encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
- it's all over but the shouting