Bemoaning and Merry

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Bemoaning adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: one parishioner who always seems to have a bemoaning expression on her face

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Merry is an antonym for bemoaning.

Nearby Words: bemoan, bemoaned

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

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Bemoaning is an antonym for merry.

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri

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