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dolesome

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Dolesome (adj) means Full of sadness and gloom.

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Full of sadness and gloom.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from dole ("sorrow, grief") and -some.

Antonyms

happy bright jovial

Related words

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Rhymes for dolesome

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What is the meaning of dolesome?

"dolesome" (adj) means full of sadness and gloom.

What is the opposite of dolesome?

Opposites of "dolesome" include happy, bright, jovial.

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