Play and Soberness

Opposite meaning words

Play noun - An attitude or manner not to be taken seriously.

Usage example: I didn't mean to insult anyone, for it was all just play

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Soberness is an antonym for play.

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

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

Usage example: the unexpected soberness of the class clown at the memorial service was startling

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Play is an antonym for soberness.

Nearby Words: sober, soberly, sobering

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