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joviality Antonyms

Opposite of joviality

Pinning down the opposite of joviality requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being cheerful, friendly, and full of good-humored merriment.

Usage Example

"The host's natural gloom immediately put all the dinner guests at ease."

Strongest
gloom
melancholy
moroseness
Strong
sullenness
glumness
solemnity
dourness

Similar words to joviality

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

cheerfulness
jollity
merriment
good humor
conviviality
geniality
high spirits
mirth
See all synonyms of joviality

• Nearby Words

joust
jousting
jovial
joviality
jovially
jowly
joy

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