Dejection and Festivity

Dejection

Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Festivity is an antonym for dejection.

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

Festivity

Festivity noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: rather than mourn our friend's death we celebrated his life, and his memorial service was more notable for its festivity than its funereal gloom

Dejection is an antonym for festivity.

Nearby Words: festive, festival, festal, festively
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