Desolation and Festivity

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Desolation

Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Antonyms for Desolation

Festivity is an antonym for desolation.

Nearby Words: desolate, desolately, desolated, desolating

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

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Antonyms for Festivity

Desolation is an antonym for festivity.

Nearby Words: festive, festival, festal, festively

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