Heavyhearted and Joyous
Opposite meaning words
Heavyhearted
Heavyhearted adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: she was heavyhearted at losing the election, in which she had invested everything
Joyous is an antonym for heavyhearted.
Joyous
Joyous adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.
Heavyhearted is an antonym for joyous.
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Joyous or Heavyhearted. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/heavyhearted/joyous.
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