cheers
interjection
ˈchirz 
1
—used as a toast
2
a
—used to express thanks
b
—used to bid another farewell
Word History
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing cheers
cheers 1 of 2
verb
1
as in applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- applauds
- praises
- hails
- salutes
- acclaims
- commends
- claps
- lauds
- cracks up
- touts
- endorses
- doffs one's cap to
- accredits
- bravoes
- doffs one's hat to
- approves
- celebrates
- recommends
- ballyhoos
- favors
- eulogizes
- sings
- adulates
- extols
- supports
- rises (to)
- indorses
- emblazons
- idolizes
- flatters
- overpraises
- magnifies
- extolls
- belauds
- glorifies
- roots (for)
- deifies
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- knocks
- slams
- pans
- blames
- disparages
- criticizes
- rebukes
- reprimands
- reprehends
- belittles
- admonishes
- censures
- discommends
- puts down
- chides
- reproaches
- reprobates
- reproves
- excoriates
- castigates
- vilifies
- slags
- lambastes
- lambasts
- skewers
- keelhauls
2
as in reassures
to ease the grief or distress of let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little Synonyms & Similar Words
- reassures
- assures
- comforts
- soothes
- solaces
- uplifts
- commiserates
- consoles
- sympathizes
- empathizes
- lifts
- allays
- alleviates
- condoles
- quiets
- calms
- relieves
- assuages
- tranquillizes
- boosts
- tranquilizes
- elevates
- buoys (up)
- relaxes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- troubles
- worries
- discourages
- torments
- tortures
- distresses
- upsets
- demoralizes
- intensifies
- annoys
- irks
- aggravates
- disheartens
- irritates
- frets
- worsens
- harasses
- pesters
cheers
2 of 2noun
1
as in encouragements
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the visiting general had some words of cheer for each of the hospital's recuperating soldiers Synonyms & Similar Words
- encouragements
- consolations
- comforts
- reliefs
- reassurances
- solaces
- sympathies
- assurances
- inspirations
- uplifts
- commiserations
- contentments
- alleviations
- empathies
- assistances
- help
- assuagements
- aids
- mitigations
- succors
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cold comforts
- heartaches
- heartbreaks
- anguishes
- tortures
- distresses
- torments
2
as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion be of good cheer in this Christmas season Synonyms & Similar Words
- spirits
- moods
- modes
- tempers
- feelings
- frames of mind
- feathers
- sentiments
- humors
- emotions
- opinions
- hearts
- attitudes
- passions
- minds
- viewpoints
- perspectives
- convictions
- expressions
- angles
- slants
- standpoints
- strains
- tones
- veins
- judgments
- mettles
- beliefs
- outlooks
- judgements
- individualities
- sensitivities
- identities
- temperaments
- sensibilities
- personalities
- characters
- mind-sets
- selfhoods
- dispositions
- makeups
- self-identities
3
as in applauses
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels Synonyms & Similar Words
- applauses
- ovations
- praises
- plaudits
- acclamations
- raves
- acclaim
- hurrahs
- hoorays
- huzzahs
- kudos
- réclames
- hallelujahs
- huzzas
- compliments
- hosannas
- bravoes
- kudos
- bravos
- hails
- commendations
- tributes
- salutations
- encomiums
- paeans
- eulogies
- hoorahs
- accolades
- panegyrics
- encomia
- citations
- homages
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- jeers
- boos
- whistles
- sneers
- snickers
- raspberries
- hisses
- hoots
- sniggers
- smirks
- snorts
- taunts
- jibes
- gibes
- put-downs