Dour and Giddy

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Dour adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: a dour prison guard who didn't look like he'd be very understanding

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Giddy is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

Giddy adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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Dour is an antonym for giddy.

Nearby Words: giddiness, giddily

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Giddy and Dour. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/giddy

Dour & Giddy. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/giddy>.

Giddy or Dour. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/giddy.

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