Merriness and Mourning

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

Usage example: I hate the forced merriness of so many New Year's Eve parties

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Mourning is an antonym for merriness.

Mourning noun - State of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.

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Merriness is an antonym for mourning.

Nearby Words: mournful, mourn, mourned, mourner

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Mourning and Merriness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/merriness/mourning

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