cheerable

Deserving of support

Cheerable describes something or someone capable of being cheered—either lifted in spirits or encouraged with vocal support.

A cheerable team gives fans reason to root for them.

A person in a cheerable mood can be coaxed out of melancholy.

The word is uncommon, appearing mainly in informal contexts where cheerful or encouraging might serve instead.

encouraging

applause

Collective hand-clapping approval

laudable · admirable · acclaim · kudos · plaudit · commendation · approving · endorsement · congratulatory · affirmative

optimistic

hopeful

Feeling positive expectation

confident · bright · sunny · upbeat · expectant · lighthearted · promising · auspicious · encouraging · heartening

uplifting

inspirational

Arousing drive or hope

moving · stirring · rousing · invigorating · rejuvenating · enlivening · revitalizing · refreshing

motivational

empowering

Giving authority or confidence

stimulating · activating · mobilizing · drive · determination · perseverance · tenacity · grit · resilience · ambition

Opposites
capacity for encouragement

cheerableinconsolable

Unable to be comforted

uncomfortable · despairing · hopeless · unreachable · irremediable

worthiness of support

cheerablediscouraging

Causing loss of confidence

disheartening · depressing · pitiable · deplorable · lamentable

worthiness of enthusiastic support

cheerablecontemptible

Deserving strong disrespect

disgraceful · shameful · unsupportable · villainous · ignominious

Family

cheer, cheers, cheered, cheering, cheerful, cheerfully, cheerfulness, cheerless, cheerlessly

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G