Dolorously and Merrily
Opposite meaning words
Dolorously
Dolorously adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: another country singer wailing dolorously about the faithless woman who done him wrong
Merrily is an antonym for dolorously.
Merrily
Merrily adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.
Usage example: our coworker merrily announced that it was her birthday, so we felt obligated to treat her to lunch
Dolorously is an antonym for merrily.
Nearby Words: merry, Merri
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