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glum Antonyms

Opposite of glum

Because the opposite of glum shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Looking or feeling dejected, morose, or quietly gloomy.

Usage Example

"The players looked cheerful as they walked back to the locker room after losing the championship game."

Strongest
cheerful
upbeat
Strong
chipper
jolly
joyful
merry
lighthearted
radiant

• adjective (Context 2)

Dismal, bleak, or unpromising in nature or outlook.

Usage Example

"The economist presented a rather promising forecast for retail sales in the coming quarter."

Strongest
promising
encouraging
Strong
bright
rosy
hopeful
favorable

Similar words to glum

Words similar to glum shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

gloomy
downcast
bleak
dejected
dismal
morose
sullen
dreary
See all synonyms of glum

• Nearby Words

gluelike
gluey
glug
glum
glumly
glumness
glums

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Glum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/glum
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