Blithe and Plaintive

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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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Plaintive is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

Plaintive adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: the puppy's plaintive expression after we put the toy away was rather amusing

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Blithe is an antonym for plaintive.

Nearby Words: plaint, plaintively

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