Jolly
Jolly adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.
Usage example: an especially jolly crowd of well-wishers at their wedding reception
Nearby Word: jollying
Miserable
Miserable adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: a miserable jail cell in which the political prisoner was left to rot
Both words in one sentence
- Though most of the song describes just how miserable the freaks are, there's a part towards the beginning that states "All of the cast is jolly".
Source: Fridge / Music - Likewise, the song Stand To Your Glasses, a WWI combat pilot song, which has downright miserable lyrics but very upright and jolly melody.
Source: Lyrical Dissonance / Other
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