Cheery and Sorrowful

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Cheery adjective - Having or showing a good mood or disposition.

Usage example: a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party

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Sorrowful is an antonym for cheery.

Nearby Words: cheer, cheerful, cheerless, cheering, cheered

Sorrowful adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: adopted a sorrowful tone of voice to read the news story about the former governor's death

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Cheery is an antonym for sorrowful.

Nearby Words: sorrow, sorrowed, sorrowing, sorrowfully

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