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Another word for killjoy

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A person who deliberately spoils or dampens the enjoyment, enthusiasm, or pleasure of others.

Usage Example

"Everyone was enjoying the lively celebration until he acted like a total spoilsport and complained about the music."

Strongest
spoilsport
wet blanket
party pooper
buzzkill
Strong
sourpuss
curmudgeon
Weak
grouch
grump

Opposites of killjoy

The opposite of killjoy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

enthusiast
reveler
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Killjoy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/killjoy
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