Blithe and Tearful

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

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Tearful is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

Tearful adjective - Given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears.

Usage example: a tearful woman who can be counted on to cry at every wedding, anniversary, and funeral

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Blithe is an antonym for tearful.

Nearby Words: tear, tearing, teary, tearless, tearfully

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