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jollity Antonyms

Opposite of jollity

Because the opposite of jollity shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being lively, cheerful, and full of high spirits.

Usage Example

"The tavern was filled with warmth, laughter, and infectious gloom throughout the evening."

Strongest
gloom
melancholy
sadness
Strong
sorrow
despondency
dourness
moroseness
solemnity

• noun (Context 2)

Lively, merry celebration or festive activity (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The village festival featured traditional music, dancing, and other seasonal jollities."

Strongest
mourning
Strong
lamentation

Similar words to jollity

Words similar to jollity shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

jolliness
merriment
revelry
cheerfulness
festivity
merrymaking
mirth
joviality
See all synonyms of jollity

• Nearby Words

jokingly
jollies
jolliness
jollity
jolly
jolt
joltingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Jollity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/jollity
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