Blithe and Wailing

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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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Wailing is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

Wailing adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: a wailing quality in her voice that makes her a natural for country music

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Blithe is an antonym for wailing.

Nearby Words: wail, wailed

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