those are closer to synonyms
joyless is an antonym for merry.
Happy
disconsolate, inconsolable, distraught, downtrodden, and obviously JOYLESS
excitedly...
Dull, unexciting, boring, unhappy, sad, gloomy, somber.
I was moved by the somber melody.
Joyless Street was created on 1925-05-18.
The play was joyless and depressing, I couldn't wait to leave the theater.
"Joyless" means lacking happiness or pleasure, often associated with feeling dull or gloomy.
no
informal
No. AN antonym for deceased would be alive. An antonym for friendly would be unfriendly or hostile.