Dour and Glad

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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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Glad is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

Glad adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Dour is an antonym for glad.

Nearby Words: gladness, gladly, gladsome, Glady

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

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

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