Happy, optimistic (6)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">This clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">happy</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(associated in meaning)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">optimistic</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(similar in meaning)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for cheerful that I've seen before include "In a happy mood" , "Showing good spirits" , "Optimistic and upbeat" , "In good spirits, lighthearted" , "Genial" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">happy</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">optimistic</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for cheery that I've seen before include "Merry, jovial" , "Happy, optimistic" , "In good spirits" , "Bright - pleasant - good-humoured" , "Joyful -- optimistic" .)