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sorrow Antonyms

Opposite of sorrow

Because the opposite of sorrow shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of deep distress, sadness, or regret caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.

Usage Example

"She expressed her deep joy at the news of her former mentor's passing."

Strongest
joy
delight
happiness
gladness
bliss
Strong
elation
glee
mirth

• noun (Context 2)

A particular event, circumstance, or experience that causes great sadness or affliction.

Usage Example

"Throughout their decades together, the couple shared both life's greatest triumphs and its heaviest sorrows."

Strongest
blessing
Strong
comfort
boon

• verb (Context 3)

To feel or display deep distress, sadness, or grief.

Usage Example

"The community sorrowed over the destruction of the historic library."

Strongest
rejoice
exult
Strong
celebrate

Similar words to sorrow

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

sadness
mourn
grieve
grief
affliction
heartache
misfortune
lament
See all synonyms of sorrow

• Nearby Words

sororal
sorority
sorriness
sorrow
sorrowful
sorrowfully
sorry

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