Depression and Joyousness

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Depression

Depression noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: we threw our friend a party just to jar him out of his depression
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Joyousness is an antonym for depression.
Nearby Words: depress, depressed, depressing, depressive, depressor

Joyousness

Joyousness noun - The emotion of great happiness.
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Depression is an antonym for joyousness in topics: celebration, cheerfulness, happiness, gaiety, exultation.
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