Jolly and Morbid

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Jolly adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Morbid is an antonym for jolly.

Nearby Word: jollying

Morbid adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: a pessimist who is given to morbid introspection and thoughts of death

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Jolly is an antonym for morbid.

Nearby Words: morbidity, morbidly, morbidness

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Morbid and Jolly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/jolly/morbid

Jolly & Morbid. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/jolly/morbid>.

Morbid or Jolly. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/jolly/morbid.

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