CHIPPER Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

chipper

adjective

Definition of chipper

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 And yet, beneath her chipper exterior, Twyla was the darkest resident of Schitt’s Creek. — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for chipper

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In the Role Model book, Troy Barrett is a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a history of bullying, while Harris Drover is the team’s cheerful social media manager.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Outdoor brands like Halfdays, FP Movement, Patagonia, and Athleta have quite frankly never looked better, with cheerful colorways, unique designs, and trail-ready pieces all proving that function doesn’t have to mean boring.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerful

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Peridot acts as a buffer for Virgos, helping to soften their tendency for self-criticism and encouraging a more optimistic outlook.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
But optimistic lenses might cite the relative improvement by arguing that gap has shrunk when compared to the roughly $26,100 gap a year ago, and nearly $28,900 two years ago.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

For example, when light bends around a sharp obstacle or boundary, such as a knife edge, the waves bend and interfere with one another to create bands of dark and bright light.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
While The Row’s version is sold out in classic shades like black and cream, Quince just dropped fresh summer and early fall colors, including ivory, bright red, and tea green.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

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