Dolorous and Lighthearted

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Dolorous adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: dolorous ballads of death and regret

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Lighthearted is an antonym for dolorous.

Nearby Words: dolor, dolour

Lighthearted adjective - Having or showing freedom from worries or trouble.

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Dolorous is an antonym for lighthearted.

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