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merriment Antonyms

Opposite of merriment

Pinning down the opposite of merriment 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)

Lively, cheerful joy and lighthearted amusement, often accompanied by laughter and festive celebration.

Usage Example

"The dining hall echoed with laughter and gloom as old friends reunited for the holiday banquet."

Strongest
gloom
sorrow
melancholy
sadness
Strong
grief
misery
despair
solemnity
woe
somberness

Similar words to merriment

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

mirth
jollity
glee
gaiety
cheerfulness
revelry
hilarity
joviality
See all synonyms of merriment

• Nearby Words

mermaid
merman
merrily
merriment
merriness
merry
merrymaker

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