Blithe and Sorrowful

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

Usage example: a blithe, obedient child

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Sorrowful is an antonym for blithe in happy topic.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

Sorrowful adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: adopted a sorrowful tone of voice to read the news story about the former governor's death

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Blithe is an antonym for sorrowful.

Nearby Words: sorrow, sorrowed, sorrowing, sorrowfully

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