Dolorously and Lightly

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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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Lightly is an antonym for dolorously.

Lightly adverb - Without difficulty.

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Dolorously is an antonym for lightly.

Nearby Words: light, lighten, lightweight, lightness, lighter

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