Joyous and Sullen

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Joyous adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Sullen is an antonym for joyous.

Nearby Words: joy, joyously

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

Usage example: sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral

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Joyous is an antonym for sullen.

Nearby Word: sullenly

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

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

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