cucurbitaceous
- a of or relating to plants of the family Cucurbitaceae
cheerful
- a being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
her cheerful nature
a cheerful greeting
a cheerful room
as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be - s pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
cheering
- n encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
- v give encouragement to
- v show approval or good wishes by shouting
- v cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
- v become cheerful
- v spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
- s providing freedom from worry
cheerless
- a causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
something cheerless about the room
cheery
- s bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
a cheery hello