Dolorous and Pleasing

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Dolorous adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

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Pleasing is an antonym for dolorous.

Nearby Words: dolor, dolour

Pleasing adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.

Usage example: pleasing music in the background

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Dolorous is an antonym for pleasing.

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