Jocundity and Sorrow

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

Usage example: the kind of forced jocundity that one finds so often at corporate events

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Sorrow is an antonym for jocundity in gaiety topic.

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

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Jocundity is an antonym for sorrow.

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