Dolesome and Joyous

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Dolesome adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: the dolesome sound of a lone harmonica arising from the darkened encampment

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Joyous is an antonym for dolesome.

Joyous adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Dolesome is an antonym for joyous.

Nearby Words: joy, joyously

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Joyous and Dolesome. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dolesome/joyous

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