Merriness and Woefulness

Opposite meaning words

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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Woefulness is an antonym for merriness.

Woefulness noun - Intense mournfulness.

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Merriness is an antonym for woefulness.

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

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