Cheer and Melancholy

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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
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Antonyms for Cheer
Melancholy is an antonym for cheer in topics: happiness, applause.
Nearby Words: cheerful, cheerless, cheery, cheering, cheerfulness

Melancholy

Melancholy noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: the bleakness of winter sometimes gives me cause for melancholy
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Antonyms for Melancholy
Cheer is an antonym for melancholy in topics: happiness, depression, joy.
Nearby Words: melancholic, melancholia
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Both words in one sentence

  • Music / Vince Guaraldi Lyrical Dissonance: "Christmas Time is Here" is a rather melancholy melody with some prominent minor chords, which strongly contrasts with lyrics that depict "happiness and cheer" and "joyful memories".
    Source: Music / Vince Guaraldi
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Antonyms for cheer


Antonyms for melancholy

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