Heartbreaking and Joyous

Opposite meaning words

Heartbreaking adjective - Causing unhappiness.

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Joyous is an antonym for heartbreaking in topics: sad, disappointing.

Joyous adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Heartbreaking is an antonym for joyous.

Nearby Words: joy, joyously

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