The difference between Cheerful and Exultant

When used as adjectives, cheerful means noticeably happy and optimistic, whereas exultant means very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.


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  1. Cheerful as an adjective:

    Noticeably happy and optimistic.

  2. Cheerful as an adjective:

    Bright and pleasant.

    Examples:

    "They enjoyed a cheerful room."

  1. Exultant as an adjective:

    Very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.