Blithe and Saddened

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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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Saddened is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

Saddened adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: we were all saddened when our minister retired

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Blithe is an antonym for saddened.

Nearby Word: saddening

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