Frivolity and Mopes

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Frivolity noun - A lack of seriousness often at an improper time.

Usage example: the boys were scolded for joking during the funeral service, which was hardly the time for frivolity

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Mopes is an antonym for frivolity.

Nearby Words: frivolous, frivolously

Mopes noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Frivolity is an antonym for mopes.

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