Gratified and Joyless

Gratified

Gratified adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.
Usage example: I am deeply gratified that you'll be able to come to the wedding

Joyless is an antonym for gratified.

Nearby Words: gratifying, gratify, gratification

Joyless

Joyless adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: was utterly joyless after his bitter divorce

Gratified is an antonym for joyless.

Nearby Words: joy, joyful, joyfully, joylessly
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