Crank and Morose

Opposite meaning words

Crank adjective - Joyously unrestrained.

Usage example: folks around here are downright crank that a local boy won a gold medal in the Olympics

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Morose is an antonym for crank.

Nearby Words: cranked, cranking

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

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Crank is an antonym for morose.

Nearby Word: morosely

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