Blithe and Elegiac

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

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Elegiac is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

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

Usage example: the sight of an old ruined church or castle can be a pleasantly elegiac experience

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Blithe is an antonym for elegiac.

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

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