Festive and Tenebrous

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

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Tenebrous is an antonym for festive.

Nearby Words: festivity, festival, festively

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

Usage example: in the midst of those tenebrous days Thomas Paine penned the immortal words “These are the times that try men's souls”

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Festive is an antonym for tenebrous.

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Tenebrous and Festive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/festive/tenebrous

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