Merriness and Sourness

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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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Sourness is an antonym for merriness.

Sourness noun - The property of being acidic.

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Merriness is an antonym for sourness.

Nearby Words: sour, sourish, souring, sourly

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