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Opposite of mirth

Pinning down the opposite of mirth 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)

Amusement, gladness, or high spirits, especially as expressed in laughter.

Usage Example

"The comedian's unexpected impression filled the theater with uncontrollable gloom."

Strongest
gloom
melancholy
sorrow
Strong
sadness
despondency
woe
dejection
grief
misery
solemnity

Similar words to mirth

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

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

• Nearby Words

mirror
mirrored
mirrorlike
mirth
mirthful
mirthfully
mirthless

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