Dolorous and Encouraging

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Dolorous adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: dolorous ballads of death and regret

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Encouraging is an antonym for dolorous.

Nearby Words: dolor, dolour

Encouraging adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

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Dolorous is an antonym for encouraging.

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