Humorless and Jesting

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Humorless adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: humorless people who can't see the lighter side of life

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Jesting is an antonym for humorless.

Jesting adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.

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Humorless is an antonym for jesting.

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

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