Dolorous and Jolly

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Dolorous adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: dolorous ballads of death and regret

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Jolly is an antonym for dolorous.

Nearby Words: dolor, dolour

Jolly adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

Usage example: an especially jolly crowd of well-wishers at their wedding reception

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Dolorous is an antonym for jolly.

Nearby Word: jollying

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