Joy and Ruffle

Joy

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

Ruffle is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

Ruffle

Ruffle noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: a spouse's snoring is one ruffle that many couples must eventually come to terms with

Joy is an antonym for ruffle.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

How words are described

genuine genuine joy genuine ruffle
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