Grief and Merrymaking

Opposite meaning words

Grief noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

Usage example: even the gruff grandfather felt a heartbreaking grief when the family dog died

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Merrymaking is an antonym for grief.

Nearby Words: grieve, grieving

Merrymaking noun - Joyful or festive activity.

Usage example: Christmas Eve is always an occasion of much merrymaking at our home

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Grief is an antonym for merrymaking.

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Merrymaking and Grief. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grief/merrymaking

Grief & Merrymaking. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/grief/merrymaking>.

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