Opposite of something said to cause amusement or laughter
“A slight smile interrupted the seriousness of his face, or perhaps, accentuated its solemnity.”
Opposite of a witty remark
Opposite of a remark or act using mockery, typically to offend
“She thanked him to be polite, but she took his compliment with a grain of salt.”
Opposite of something that causes laughter
“Debra says she needs to have a cry from time to time to make herself feel better, but Raymond doesn't necessarily buy it.”
Opposite of a quick and witty reply
Opposite of the state or quality of being ludicrous
Opposite of exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way
Opposite of to talk humorously or flippantly (about something or someone)
“If it is difficult to speak earnestly of personal matters, to speak earnestly about public matters seems perverse.”
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