Lonely and Merry

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

Usage example: the lonely streets of a honky-tonk beach town in the off-season

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Merry is an antonym for lonely.

Nearby Words: lonesome, lone, loner, loneliness

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

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Lonely is an antonym for merry.

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri

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