Cheer
Cheer noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: a birthday celebration filled with affection and cheer
Heartbreak is an antonym for cheer.
Heartbreak
Heartbreak noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.
Usage example: I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death
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Heartbreak and Cheer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheer/heartbreak
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