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TOMFOOLERIES Antonyms

10 antonyms for tomfooleries. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For TOMFOOLERIES

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
earnestness

noun

n

noun

• an earnest and sincere feeling

• the trait of being serious

gravity

noun

n

noun

• (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

• a manner that is serious and solemn

• a solemn and dignified feeling

maturity

noun

n

noun

• the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

• state of being mature; full development

• the date on which an obligation must be repaid

prudence

noun

n

noun

• discretion in practical affairs

• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

responsibility

noun

n

noun

• the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

• the proper sphere or extent of your activities

• a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct

sense

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a general conscious awareness

• the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

• the faculty through which the external world is apprehended

• sound practical judgment

• a natural appreciation or ability

verb

• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

• detect some circumstance or entity automatically

• become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

• discern

seriousness

noun

n

noun

• an earnest and sincere feeling

• the quality of arousing fear or distress

• the trait of being serious

sobriety

noun

n

noun

• the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

• moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

• a manner that is serious and solemn

• abstaining from excess

solemnity

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a trait of dignified seriousness

• a solemn and dignified feeling

wisdom

noun

n

noun

• accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

• an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC

• the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

• ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight

• the quality of being prudent and sensible

Alternatives for EARNESTNESS

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Alternatives for GRAVITY

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Alternatives for MATURITY

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Phrases (2)

Alternatives for PRUDENCE

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Alternatives for RESPONSIBILITY

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Alternatives for SENSE

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Alternatives for SERIOUSNESS

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Alternatives for SOBRIETY

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