Desolation and Jocundity

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Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Jocundity is an antonym for desolation.

Jocundity noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.

Usage example: the kind of forced jocundity that one finds so often at corporate events

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Desolation is an antonym for jocundity.

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