Dour and Merry

Opposite meaning words

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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Merry is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Dour is an antonym for merry.

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri

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

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

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