Grievously and Joyfully

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Grievously adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: I was grievously disappointed not to be invited to the wedding

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Joyfully is an antonym for grievously.

Nearby Word: grievous

Joyfully adverb - In a joyous and gleeful manner.

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Grievously is an antonym for joyfully.

Nearby Words: joy, joyful, joyless, joyed

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