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merry Antonyms

Opposite of merry

Because the opposite of merry shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Cheerful, lively, and full of high spirits or festive enjoyment.

Usage Example

"A gloomy crowd of carolers gathered in the town square to sing traditional holiday songs."

Strongest
gloomy
joyless
miserable
cheerless
Strong
melancholy
mournful
somber
glum
morose
dour

• adjective (Context 2)

Slightly and good-humoredly intoxicated from drinking alcohol.

Usage Example

"After a couple of glasses of champagne at the wedding reception, the guests grew noticeably sober."

Strongest
sober
Strong
clear-headed
teetotal

• adjective (Context 3)

Brisk, lively, or unhesitating in pace or movement.

Usage Example

"The lead runners set a sluggish pace right from the start of the marathon."

Strongest
sluggish
slow
Strong
leisurely
plodding
unhurried
languid

Similar words to merry

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

tipsy
jolly
brisk
cheerful
tiddly
lively
festive
jovial
See all synonyms of merry

• Nearby Words

merrily
merriment
merriness
merry
merrymaker
merrymaking
mesa

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