Merry and Peevish

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Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Peevish is an antonym for merry.

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

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Merry is an antonym for peevish in irritable topic.

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

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Peevish and Merry. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/merry/peevish

Merry & Peevish. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/merry/peevish>.

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