8
cheering(verb, pleasant, lively, funny, charming)
6
encouraging(verb, adjective, positive, cheering)
6
heartening(verb, positive, cheering)
5
exhilarating(adjective, positive, cheering, jokey, exhilaratory)
5
gratifying(verb, pleasant, lively, funny, charming)
5
inspiring(verb, positive, cheering)
5
pleasing(noun, verb, adjective, pleasure, pleasant)
4
consoling(verb, cheering)
4
enlivening(verb, cheering)
3
cheerful
3
cheery(positive, cheering)
2
brightening(verb, cheering)
2
comforting
2
delighting
2
invigorating
2
joyous(positive, cheering)
2
rejoicing
1
action(noun, pleasure, delight, enjoyment, laughter)
1
amusement(noun, delight, enjoyment, laughter, whoopee)
1
animating
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