Merrily and Wretchedly
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
Wretchedly is an antonym for merrily.
Nearby Words: merry, Merri
Wretchedly
Wretchedly adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: we're wretchedly disappointed in you for behaving so irresponsibly
Merrily is an antonym for wretchedly.
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