Jesting and Staid

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

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Staid is an antonym for jesting.

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

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

Usage example: everyone was surprised by the racy joke from the usually staid professor

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Jesting is an antonym for staid.

Nearby Word: staidly

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