Dour and Frolic

Opposite meaning words

Dour adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

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Frolic is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

Frolic adjective - Joyously unrestrained.

Usage example: the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras

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Dour is an antonym for frolic.

Nearby Word: frolicsome

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Frolic and Dour. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/frolic

Dour & Frolic. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/frolic>.

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