Hangdog and Joyous

Opposite meaning words

Hangdog adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: “Why do you look so hangdog today?” she asked

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Joyous is an antonym for hangdog.

Joyous adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Hangdog is an antonym for joyous.

Nearby Words: joy, joyously

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Joyous and Hangdog. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hangdog/joyous

Hangdog & Joyous. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hangdog/joyous>.

Joyous or Hangdog. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hangdog/joyous.

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