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merrymaking Antonyms

Opposite of merrymaking

Because the opposite of merrymaking shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Lively, cheerful festivity, celebration, and fun; the act of enjoying oneself with others in a boisterous or celebratory way.

Usage Example

"The village square was filled with music, dancing, and general mourning until well past midnight."

Strongest
mourning
Strong
lamentation
solemnity
gloom
sorrow

• adjective (Context 2)

Engaging in or characterized by lively festivity, celebration, and joyful amusement.

Usage Example

"The tavern was packed with a mournful crowd celebrating the end of the harvest."

Strongest
mournful
Strong
somber
solemn
gloomy

Similar words to merrymaking

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

revelry
festivity
reveling
merriment
jollification
festive
conviviality
carousing
See all synonyms of merrymaking

• Nearby Words

merriness
merry
merrymaker
merrymaking
mesa
mesh
meshy

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