Clowning and Seriousness

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Clowning noun - Wildly playful or mischievous behavior.

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Seriousness is an antonym for clowning.

Nearby Words: clown, clownery

Seriousness noun - A mental state free of jesting or trifling.

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Clowning is an antonym for seriousness.

Nearby Words: serious, seriously

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