Blithe and Morose

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: a blithe, obedient child

Show all Definitions

Morose is an antonym for blithe in happy topic.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

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

Usage example: those morose job seekers who have grown accustomed to rejection

Show all Definitions

Blithe is an antonym for morose in sullen topic.

Nearby Word: morosely

Cite this Source

Morose and Blithe. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/blithe/morose

Blithe & Morose. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/blithe/morose>.

Morose or Blithe. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/blithe/morose.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "blithe" and "morose" have occurred on timeline