Plaintively and Smilingly

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Plaintively adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

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Smilingly is an antonym for plaintively.

Nearby Words: plaintive, plaint

Smilingly adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.

Usage example: puts up with the old woman's complaints smilingly

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Plaintively is an antonym for smilingly.

Nearby Words: smile, smiling, smiled

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