Crestfallen and Cheery

Opposite meaning words

Crestfallen adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: she was crestfallen when she found out she hadn't got the job

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Cheery is an antonym for crestfallen.

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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Crestfallen is an antonym for cheery.

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

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