Depressive and Joyful

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Depressive adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: the depressive air of a dingy barroom where locals went to drown their sorrows

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Joyful is an antonym for depressive in topics: sad, gloomy.

Joyful adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Depressive is an antonym for joyful.

Nearby Words: joy, joyless, joyfully, joyed

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