Risible and Sedate

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Risible adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.

Usage example: a risible comment that made the whole class laugh

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Sedate is an antonym for risible.

Nearby Word: risibility

Sedate adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: while not exactly cold, the doctor does maintain a sedate and purely professional demeanor with his patients

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Risible is an antonym for sedate.

Nearby Words: sedative, sedated, sedately, sedating, sedation

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