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Opposite of of a serious or sedate nature or consequence
“Listening to his intonation as he discusses his films, it's hard to tell if he's being facetious or if he's dead serious about what he's saying.”
Opposite of serious, thoughtful or earnest in appearance
“She looked at him in the picture, admiring how easy going and carefree he seemed.”
Opposite of absorbed in thought
“Truman, on the other hand, though certainly intelligent, often appeared unreflective and impulsive.”
Opposite of formal and dignified in nature
“The meeting was very informal and the girls were able to bombard Claudie with questions on what life is like as an astronaut.”
Opposite of sacred, or having a spiritual element
“The observance of the Shrine Shinto was purely a patriotic and irreligious ceremony like the one at the tomb of an Unknown Soldier.”
Opposite of characterized by deep sincerity
“Dante seethed at the insult but Vaughn gave a halfhearted apology.”
Opposite of having a somber or dismal atmosphere or nature
“I really enjoyed the bright and cheery atmosphere in the cafe and the simple yet quaint decorations.”
Opposite of impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner
“After much hype, I was largely disappointed by the pathetic looking trinket on display.”
Opposite of having a forbidding or cold appearance or nature
“The husband was a tall and genial fellow, friendly, youthful, and easy-going.”
Opposite of grand and impressive in appearance
Opposite of characterized by a state lacking warmth or happiness
“Christian and Natasha had a happy relationship that was the envy of everyone who knew them.”
Opposite of following traditionally fixed or systematic rules or structures
Opposite of of great seriousness or importance
“We are deluged with trivial information and pointless musings which strain the patience to breaking point.”
Opposite of having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect
“Sometimes, it feels a little undignified, but I never seem to get tired of getting drunk.”
Opposite of sedate, serious or lacking in humor
“At once terrifying and thrilling, many would consider a parachute jump to be the experience of a lifetime.”
Opposite of creating a feeling of anxiety or despair
Opposite of absorbed in thought
“Superficial thinkers see little and blame, while deep thinkers see much and commend.”
Opposite of imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load
“The article would infer that the local magistrate was too lenient on criminals.”
Opposite of having a calm and serious manner or disposition
“He was still tense and agitated, and the view did nothing to calm him down.”
Opposite of engaged in deep thought, or having a tendency to do so
Opposite of requiring, or involving, great mental or physical effort
“Her sinuous grace makes even the most complicated maneuver look not just effortless but perfectly natural.”
Opposite of expressing something forcibly and clearly
Opposite of self-disciplined or ascetic
“Although William Beckford wrote a Gothick romance as reckless and immoderate as himself, his life of epic prodigality would arrest attention had he not written a single line.”
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