Lightsome and Morose

Opposite meaning words

Lightsome adjective - Having or showing a good mood or disposition.

Usage example: lighthearted lovers skipping along the beach with a lightsome gait

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Morose is an antonym for lightsome.

Nearby Word: light

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

Usage example: those morose job seekers who have grown accustomed to rejection

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Lightsome is an antonym for morose.

Nearby Word: morosely

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Morose and Lightsome. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lightsome/morose

Lightsome & Morose. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lightsome/morose>.

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