CLOWNISHNESS Antonyms

• the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

• formality in bearing and appearance

• high office or rank or station

• an earnest and sincere feeling

• the trait of being serious

• a requirement of etiquette or custom

• a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

• compliance with formal rules

• (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

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• an earnest and sincere feeling

• the quality of arousing fear or distress

• the trait of being serious

• 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

• a trait of dignified seriousness

• a solemn and dignified feeling

• a state of partial or total darkness

• a feeling of melancholy apprehension

• a manner that is serious and solemn