killjoy
The word “killjoy” has 2 syllables: kill-joy
It's pronounced as /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for killjoy?
In the thesaurus, “killjoy” has 31 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for killjoy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for killjoy
- Goody Two-shoes
- Jeremiah
- bore
- complainer
- crab
- cynic
- dampener
- defeatist
- doomsdayer
- downer
- drag
- drip
- fuddy-duddy
- goody-goody
- grinch
- grouch
- grump
- knocker
- moaner
- old maid
- party pooper
- partypooper
- pessimist
- prophet of doom
- sorehead
- sourpuss
- spoilsport
- stick in the mud
- stick-in-the-mud
- wet blanket
- whiner
Antonyms for killjoy
- carouser
- celebrant
- celebrator
- cutup
- jester
- libertine
- live wire
- merrymaker
- playboy
- playgirl
- rake
- rejoicer
- reveler
- reveller
- roisterer
Meanings of killjoy
- noun
- A person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.
Example Sentences
- Don't be such a killjoy, let them have some fun!
- She felt like a killjoy when she had to leave the party early.
- His negative comments made him seem like a real killjoy at the celebration.
- I hate to be a killjoy, but we need to stick to the schedule.
- The strict rules at the event were a bit of a killjoy for everyone.
On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to killjoy, such as: Goody Two-shoes, Jeremiah, bore, carouser, celebrant, celebrator, complainer.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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