antithalian
Etymology

From anti- + thalian.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /æn.tɪˈθeɪ.li.ən/
Adjective

antithalian

  1. (formal) Opposed to fun or festivity.
    • 1818, Thomas Love Peacock, Nightmare Abbey:
      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.



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