Sunny and Sullen

Opposite meaning words

Sunny adjective - Having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness).

Usage example: her sunny laughter filled the house with joy

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Sullen is an antonym for sunny in topics: bright, happy.

Nearby Words: sunning, sunned, Sunn

Sullen adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

Usage example: sullen and bored at his in-laws' house, he couldn't wait for the holidays to end

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Sunny is an antonym for sullen.

Nearby Word: sullenly

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