cheering up
Becoming more hopeful
Cheering up is the process of becoming happier or making someone else happier, usually after feeling sad or discouraged.
The phrase works both ways: you can cheer up on your own, or someone can cheer you up with kind words or distractions.
She brought flowers to cheer him up.
I'm finally cheering up after that rough week.
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- musicOrganized auditory art
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
pick me up · joke · empathy · solace · listening · comfort · comfort food · optimism · kindness · smile · good vibes · compassion · consolation · validation · delight · reassurance · reframing · nature walks
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
cheering upbringing down
Causing to fall
wallowing · getting down · saddening · moping · brooding
cheering upbringing down
Causing to fall
depressing · discouraging · disheartening · demoralizing · dispiriting
cheer, cheerful, cheers, cheery, cheering, cheerfully, cheered, cheerer