Blithely and Dolorously

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Blithely adverb - In a joyous manner.

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Dolorously is an antonym for blithely.

Nearby Words: blithe, blithesome, blither

Dolorously adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: another country singer wailing dolorously about the faithless woman who done him wrong

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Blithely is an antonym for dolorously.

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