Merrily and Mournfully
Opposite meaning words
Merrily
Merrily adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.
Usage example: our coworker merrily announced that it was her birthday, so we felt obligated to treat her to lunch
Mournfully is an antonym for merrily.
Nearby Words: merry, Merri
Mournfully
Mournfully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: cried out mournfully for the son who would never return home from the war
Merrily is an antonym for mournfully.
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