Dreich and Joyful

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

Usage example: historically regarded as a dreich corner of Britain, Scotland's very name comes from the Greek word for “dark”

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Joyful is an antonym for dreich.

Joyful adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Dreich is an antonym for joyful.

Nearby Words: joy, joyless, joyfully, joyed

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