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Synonyms for kill-joy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kil-joi
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ



Définition of kill-joy

  • As in Cassandra : noun pessimist
Example sentences :
  • At any rate Danger's proceedings are of a most kill-joy nature.
  • Extract from : « The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory » by George Saintsbury
  • For it was Mr. Canning without a doubt, a kill-joy on this occasion.
  • Extract from : « King of Ranleigh » by F. S. (Frederick Sadlier) Brereton
  • Louis, in fact, must have appeared to Charles primarily in the light of a kill-joy.
  • Extract from : « Familiar Studies of Men and Books » by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • I was urged to play, and, not wanting to be a kill-joy, I foolishly agreed.
  • Extract from : « Tom Fairfield's Schooldays » by Allen Chapman
  • Out upon him, for a paid agitator, a kill-joy, and a humbug.
  • Extract from : « Painted Windows » by Harold Begbie
  • Mary left the room without answering; but as she closed the door she murmured to herself, "No, I cannot be a kill-joy!"
  • Extract from : « Flora Adair, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by A. M. Donelan
  • “Oh, stop being a kill-joy,” Laura commanded, giving her a little shake.
  • Extract from : « Billie Bradley on Lighthouse Island » by Janet D. Wheeler
  • The amateur advice-giver is a nuisance, a fidget, a kill-joy, and an unmitigated bore.
  • Extract from : « Rambles in Womanland » by Max O'Rell
  • I don't want to be a kill-joy, but don't give me more of that side of your character than you can help.
  • Extract from : « Mrs. Warren's Daughter » by Sir Harry Johnston
  • Frederick was a kill-joy, she said, and moreover she did not wish to ask an extra woman to dinner.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Perdition » by Fergus Hume

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