Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

1. providing freedom from worry

Noun

1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
   • it's all over but the shouting