Blithe and Woeful

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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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Woeful is an antonym for blithe.

Nearby Words: blithesome, blithely, blither

Woeful adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: the woeful expressions of the players after the humiliating loss

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Blithe is an antonym for woeful.

Nearby Words: woe, woefully

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