Mirth and Staidness

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

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Staidness is an antonym for mirth.

Staidness noun - A mental state free of jesting or trifling.

Usage example: the staidness of the Quaker meeting was surprising to those accustomed to more exuberant services

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Mirth is an antonym for staidness.

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