Cheering and Sullen

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Cheering adjective - Making one feel good inside.

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Sullen is an antonym for cheering.

Nearby Words: cheer, cheerful, cheery, cheered, cheerfully

Sullen adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral

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Cheering is an antonym for sullen.

Nearby Word: sullenly

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