noun as in strong fondness

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sadness, mourning

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Example Sentences

Example:Childermas gives people a reason to celebrate and experience joy, opposite to feelings of sadness.

Definition:A feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.

From sadness

Example:Unlike mourning, Childermas is a time of celebration and presents, highlighting the joyous spirit of the season.

Definition:A period of sorrow and solemnity, often following the death of someone close.

From mourning