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doleful

Divide doleful into syllables:

dole · ful

How to pronounce doleful:

Synonyms for doleful:

bleakwoebegoneforlornsadfunerealsombredepressedagonizedcryingmournful
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Antonyms for doleful:

mirthfulexquisiteupliftinggratifiedworthwhilevivaciouspleasedfortunatefulfilledcommendable
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