Cheery and Sullen

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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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Sullen is an antonym for cheery.

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

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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Cheery is an antonym for sullen.

Nearby Word: sullenly

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