Dolorously and Gleefully

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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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Gleefully is an antonym for dolorously.

Gleefully adverb - In a joyous and gleeful manner.

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Dolorously is an antonym for gleefully.

Nearby Words: glee, gleeful

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