Festivity and Misery

Festivity

Festivity noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: rather than mourn our friend's death we celebrated his life, and his memorial service was more notable for its festivity than its funereal gloom

Misery is an antonym for festivity in celebration topic.

Nearby Words: festive, festival, festal, festively

Misery

Misery noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.

Festivity is an antonym for misery.

Nearby Words: miserable, miser
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