Blithe and Drear

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Blithe adjective - Having or showing a good mood or disposition.

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Drear is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

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

Usage example: it was a drear morning in January when I went to take my driving test

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Blithe is an antonym for drear.

Nearby Word: dreary

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Drear and Blithe. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/blithe/drear

Blithe & Drear. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/blithe/drear>.

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