Dormancy and Sprightliness

Opposite meaning words

Dormancy noun - Lack of action or activity.

Usage example: a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action

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Sprightliness is an antonym for dormancy.

Nearby Word: dormant

Sprightliness noun - The quality or state of having abundant or intense activity.

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Dormancy is an antonym for sprightliness.

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