Drear and Festive

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Drear adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: it was a drear morning in January when I went to take my driving test

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Festive is an antonym for drear.

Nearby Word: dreary

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

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Drear is an antonym for festive.

Nearby Words: festivity, festival, festively

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