Dejection and Pleasure

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Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Pleasure is an antonym for dejection.

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

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

Usage example: nothing gives me more pleasure than a hot meal after a long day

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Dejection is an antonym for pleasure.

sheer dejection

sheer pleasure

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