oppressing

ADJECTIVE

dire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarming appalling awful calamitous cataclysmic catastrophic depressing disastrous dismal distressing dreadful gloomy grim horrible lamentable shocking ugly unfortunate

WEAK

afflictive black cruel deplorable fearful fierce frightful grievous heartbreaking horrid portentous redoubtable regrettable ruinous scowling terrific woeful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blessed bright cheerful cheering comforting encouraging fortunate good happy hopeful joyful light lucky pleasant pleasing sunny wonderful

WEAK

nice

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Our way is smooth once more," she said, smiling through outpressing tears—"the mountain has become a level plain.

From True Riches Or, Wealth Without Wings by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

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