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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