GOOD-HUMOREDNESS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

good-humoredness

noun

as in brightness

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Noun

These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

But floating platforms must balance electrical generation with structural strength, buoyancy, corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
As each bubble traps more gas, its buoyancy increases until the bubble floats to the surface.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of buoyancy

Noun

Some come for the high-octane DJs at Shellona or the all-day revelry of Nikki Beach; others swear by the legendary glamour of Le Club 55 or the festive energy of Casa Amor.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of revelry

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The Kukka chandelier by Sarah Sherman Samuel for Lulu and Georgia adds a touch of playfulness to the living room, which is located in the original 1930s Spanish-style part of the home.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Leaving out the outrageous persona, the eye-grabbing iconography, and the sizzling live shows, his musical restlessness and playfulness generated albums that were and are appointment listening.

— Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of playfulness

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Often derided by critics during its initial airing, the show’s silliness and lightheartedness has continued to stand the test of time.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
That lightheartedness quickly evolved into the NFL’s biggest off-field competition.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026

Definition of lightheartedness

Noun

Rumpled lengths ooze insouciance, radiating a can't-be-bothered energy that, for some, is far cooler than even the bounciest blowout.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
This turn was frankly difficult to digest in a show that’s otherwise adopted a stance of irreverent insouciance toward other hot topics.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 June 2026

Definition of insouciance

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