Dolorously and Gaily

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Dolorously adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: another country singer wailing dolorously about the faithless woman who done him wrong

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Gaily is an antonym for dolorously.

Gaily adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.

Usage example: we sat around the table, gaily teasing each other and laughing about the good old days

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Dolorously is an antonym for gaily.

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