chirpier

In higher spirits

Chirpier is the comparative form of chirpy, meaning more cheerful, lively, or upbeat in manner.

Someone who seems chirpier today than yesterday appears more bright and energetic: She's much chirpier now that the exams are over.

The word carries a slightly British flavor and can suggest cheerfulness that borders on annoying.

energetic

animated

Full of life, or drawn moving

peppy · perky · zippy · effervescent · exuberant · frolicsome · frisky · bouncy · spunky · spirited

cheerful

merry

Cheerful and lively

blithe · jubilant · joyous · radiant · genial · upbeat · lighthearted · contented · delighted · beaming

birdsong

tweet

Small bird's cry

  • trillRapid pitch oscillation
  • warbleSing with tremolo
  • singVocalize melodically

whistle · twitter · peep · cheep · chirrup · songbird · melodious · piping · trilling · lilting

optimistic

hopeful

Feeling positive expectation

rosy · bright · promising · encouraging · enthusiastic · idealistic · aspirational · heartening · reassuring · undaunted

Opposites
mood/cheerfulness

chirpiergloomier

Increased in bleakness

sadder · drearier · sulkier · grumpier · mopier

Phrases
Family

chirping, chirpiest

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