Desolate and Jocose

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Desolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

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Jocose is an antonym for desolate.

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

Jocose adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

Usage example: the comedian's jocose introductions kept the awards ceremony from becoming a stodgy affair

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Desolate is an antonym for jocose.

Nearby Words: jocosity, jocosely

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