Rowdy and Sedate

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Rowdy adjective - Being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way.

Usage example: a rowdy but good-natured group of teenagers

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Sedate is an antonym for rowdy.

Nearby Words: rowdily, rowdyism

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

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Rowdy is an antonym for sedate.

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

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