Glumness and Merriness

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Glumness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Merriness is an antonym for glumness.

Merriness noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.

Usage example: I hate the forced merriness of so many New Year's Eve parties

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Glumness is an antonym for merriness.

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Merriness and Glumness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/glumness/merriness

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