Despondency and Festivity

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Despondency noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Festivity is an antonym for despondency.

Festivity noun - Joyful or festive activity.

Usage example: in keeping with their habit of doing everything in a big way, the couple's wedding will entail a whole weekend of festivity

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Despondency is an antonym for festivity.

Nearby Words: festive, festival, festal, festively

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