Dolorously and Joyously
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Dolorously
Dolorously adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: another country singer wailing dolorously about the faithless woman who done him wrong
Joyously is an antonym for dolorously.
Joyously
Joyously adverb - In a joyous and gleeful manner.
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Synonyms for Joyously
Dolorously is an antonym for joyously.
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