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6028337993eulogisticadj. involving formal praise in speech or writing, usually for the dead0
6028344434graveadj. serious or solemn; somber1
6028348081pensiveadj. dreamily or wistfully thoughtful2
6028354463venerativeadj. regarding with reverence, awe, respect3
6028397323ferventadj. exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling; having or showing warmth or great intensity of spirit4
6028405208giddyadj. lightheartedly silly; frivolous5
6028408920laudatoryadj. containing or expressing praise6
6028413443elegiacadj. of, or relating to, or involving mourning or expressing sorrow or lamentation7
6028420757bantertrans. v. to speak or address in a witty or teasing manner; to speak or address in a way that is good-humored or playful8
6028428709cynicaladj. contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives; tending to believe that human behavior is selfish and opportunistic9
6028441564derisiveadj. ridiculing, mocking; expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn10
6028449214facetiousadj. not meant to be taken seriously or literally; amusing, humorous; joking or jesting often inappropriately11
6028457274farcicialadj. ludicrous, absurd, comedic with high exaggeration12
6028463950flippantadj. lacking proper respect or seriousness; disrespectfully casual; shallow13

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