Depression and Festivity

Depression

Depression noun - A period of decreased economic activity.

Festivity is an antonym for depression.

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

Depression is an antonym for festivity in celebration topic.

Nearby Words: festive, festival, festal, festively
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