Dolor and Joy

Opposite meaning words

Dolor noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

Usage example: her sad poems grew out of a deep dolor that lasted for months

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Joy is an antonym for dolor in misery topic.

Nearby Words: dolorous, dolour

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

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Dolor is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

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