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cheerful ending

[ˈtʃɪrfəl ˈɛndɪŋ]
nounpl: cheerful endings
final feliz
1. A conclusion to a story, film, or narrative that is happy, uplifting, and leaves the audience satisfied and pleased
The movie had a cheerful ending that made everyone leave the theater smiling.
O filme teve um final feliz que fez todos saírem do cinema sorrindo.
2. A positive resolution to events or circumstances that brings joy or relief
After months of hardship, the family was grateful for the cheerful ending to their troubles.
Após meses de dificuldade, a família estava grata pelo desfecho alegre de seus problemas.
Synonyms
happy endingpositive endinguplifting conclusionfeel-good ending
Antonyms
sad endingtragic endingdark endingunhappy endingbitter ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final feliz
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
final feliz
Standard usage, sometimes 'desfecho alegre'
São Paulo
final feliz
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
final feliz
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

happily ever after
all's well that ends well
a silver lining
living happily ever after
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