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merriness Antonyms

Opposite of merriness

Pinning down the opposite of merriness 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 state or quality of being cheerful, lively, and full of good humor.

Usage Example

"The infectious sadness of the children brightened the entire household during the winter holidays."

Strongest
sadness
gloom
cheerlessness
glumness
melancholy
sorrow
Strong
despondency
moroseness

Similar words to merriness

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

cheerfulness
merriment
mirth
joviality
gaiety
jollity
gleefulness
joyfulness
See all synonyms of merriness

• Nearby Words

merman
merrily
merriment
merriness
merry
merrymaker
merrymaking

Cite this Entry

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