Blithe and Cheerless

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

Usage example: a blithe remark that good food enjoyed with good company makes good wine seem even better

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Cheerless is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

Cheerless adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: a dank and cheerless castle that was once the site of unspeakable horrors

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Blithe is an antonym for cheerless.

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Cheerless and Blithe. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/blithe/cheerless

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