Facetiousness and Soberness
Opposite meaning words
Facetiousness
Facetiousness noun - A lack of seriousness often at an improper time.
Usage example: underage drinking is a serious problem and not a matter for facetiousness and lame jokes
Soberness is an antonym for facetiousness.
Soberness
Soberness noun - A mental state free of jesting or trifling.
Usage example: the unexpected soberness of the class clown at the memorial service was startling
Facetiousness is an antonym for soberness.
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