Dolefully and Merrily

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Dolefully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: the novelist dolefully remarked that the proceeds from his last book would scarcely buy a dollhouse, let alone a real house

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Merrily is an antonym for dolefully.

Nearby Word: doleful

Merrily adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.

Usage example: our coworker merrily announced that it was her birthday, so we felt obligated to treat her to lunch

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Dolefully is an antonym for merrily.

Nearby Words: merry, Merri

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