Dolorous and Mirthful

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Dolorous adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: dolorous ballads of death and regret

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Mirthful is an antonym for dolorous.

Nearby Words: dolor, dolour

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

Usage example: the mirthful laughter of old teammates telling lame jokes and ribald stories

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Dolorous is an antonym for mirthful.

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