Gray and Merry

Gray

Gray adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: a gray rainy day

Merry is an antonym for gray.

Nearby Words: grayed, graying, grayish, grayling

Merry

Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.
Usage example: the traditional depiction of Santa Claus as a rotund man with merry, twinkling blue eyes

Gray is an antonym for merry.

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri
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