Dreary and Smashing

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

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Smashing is an antonym for dreary.

Nearby Words: drear, dreariness, drearily

Smashing adjective - Very good.

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Dreary is an antonym for smashing in excellent topic.

Nearby Words: smash, smashed, smasher, smashable

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