Despondence and Merriness

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Despondence noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Merriness is an antonym for despondence.

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

Usage example: I hate the forced merriness of so many New Year's Eve parties

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Despondence is an antonym for merriness.

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