(dry) Opposite of causing laughter and providing entertainment
(boring) Opposite of causing laughter and providing entertainment
Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
“I was being sincere when I accepted your challenge to a boxing match.”
Opposite of pleasantly humorous or jocular
“The serious message of the film is ruined by the bathos of its ridiculous ending.”
Opposite of happy or cheerful in mood or disposition
“She had sounded so sad just now after she had been smiling only a moment ago.”
Opposite of not intended to be taken seriously
“Our nation needs to get serious about resourcing its reserves if it's going to rely on them as heavily as it has lately.”
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