Dejection and Delight

Opposite meaning words

Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Usage example: I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection

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Delight is an antonym for dejection.

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

Delight noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

Usage example: we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays

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Dejection is an antonym for delight.

utter	utter dejection	utter delight
sheer	sheer dejection	sheer delight

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