Desolation and Ecstasy

Desolation

Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: his desolation after his twin brother died was incurable

Ecstasy is an antonym for desolation.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy noun - A state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion.
Usage example: actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar

Desolation is an antonym for ecstasy.

Nearby Word: ecstatic

How words are described

beautiful beautiful desolation beautiful ecstasy
spiritual spiritual desolation spiritual ecstasy
last last desolation last ecstasy
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