Blithely and Mournfully

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Blithely adverb - In a joyous manner.

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Mournfully is an antonym for blithely.

Nearby Words: blithe, blithesome, blither

Mournfully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: cried out mournfully for the son who would never return home from the war

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Blithely is an antonym for mournfully.

Nearby Words: mournful, mourn, mourned

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