Seriousness and Waggishness
Opposite meaning words
Seriousness
Seriousness noun - A mental state free of jesting or trifling.
Waggishness is an antonym for seriousness.
Waggishness
Waggishness noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: he exhibits the waggishness of a teenage boy, which is rather sad, since he's now in his 50s
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Synonyms for Waggishness
Seriousness is an antonym for waggishness.
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