as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
you're awfully chipper this morning
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Recent Examples of chipper
The theme music is chipper as ever, and the circumstances have never been more dire.
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Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 May 2020
Conducting a press call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg, who is normally chipper when announcing fixes to problems, seemed subdued when announcing a series of moves designed to provide coronavirus information, and suppress misinformation, on his platform.
—Steven Levy, Wired, 20 Mar. 2020
But all of that melts away as Russell's chipper perspective on impending doom lights up with glowing, glossy eyes and a lively, constantly expressive look on his face.
—Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2020
The team writes for the that many of these cues are vocal, like the chipper whistles of dolphins or the haunting songs of humpback whales.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2020
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Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 May 2020
Conducting a press call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg, who is normally chipper when announcing fixes to problems, seemed subdued when announcing a series of moves designed to provide coronavirus information, and suppress misinformation, on his platform.
—Steven Levy, Wired, 20 Mar. 2020
But all of that melts away as Russell's chipper perspective on impending doom lights up with glowing, glossy eyes and a lively, constantly expressive look on his face.
—Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2020
The team writes for the that many of these cues are vocal, like the chipper whistles of dolphins or the haunting songs of humpback whales.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipper
Adjective
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Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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For others, the outlook with therapy is more optimistic.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Mostly, investors have taken a more optimistic position that the final duties won’t be as draconian as those Trump initially proposed on April 2.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Prevost appeared Thursday wearing a bright red shoulder cover and an ornate stole – in keeping with Catholic tradition but departing from the simplistic white that Francis wore onto the same balcony 12 years earlier.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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This compact residence is packed with standout features such as double-paned glass doors and wall-to-wall windows that create a bright, open, airy feel.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Chipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipper. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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