Jesting and Sedate

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

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Sedate is an antonym for jesting.

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

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

Usage example: while not exactly cold, the doctor does maintain a sedate and purely professional demeanor with his patients

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Jesting is an antonym for sedate.

Nearby Words: sedative, sedated, sedately, sedating, sedation

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