Affliction and Joy

Affliction

Affliction noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.
Usage example: felt such great affliction over the destruction of the beautiful old home

Joy is an antonym for affliction in hurt condition topic.

Joy

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

Affliction is an antonym for joy.

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

How words are described

human human affliction human joy
particular particular affliction particular joy
main main affliction main joy
mysterious mysterious affliction mysterious joy
Other adjectives: magical.
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