cheering
/ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
noun
- Shouts of encouragement, praise, or joy, especially from a crowd.
- A loud cheering erupted when the team scored the winning goal.
- The cheering continued long after the speech ended.
- The cheering of the fans could be heard from outside the stadium.
adjective
- Providing comfort, encouragement, or a feeling of happiness.
- It was cheering to see so many volunteers helping after the storm.
- Her cheering words helped me feel better about the exam.
- The good news was a cheering start to the week.
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verb
- Present participle of cheer: to shout encouragement or praise, or to give comfort and happiness.
- He was cheering up his little sister with a funny story.
- The crowd was cheering loudly for the runners.
- She is cheering her friend on during the race.