antithalian

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ thalian

Adjective

antithalian (comparative more antithalian, superlative most antithalian)

  1. Opposed to fun or festivity.
    Mr Toobad described her as being ... altogether as gloomy and antithalian a young lady as Mr Glowry himself could desire for the future mistress of Nightmare Abbey.Thomas Love Peacock.

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