Doldrums and Excitement
Opposite meaning words
Doldrums
Doldrums noun - The state of being bored.
Usage example: in the doldrums while we waited for something to happen
Excitement
Excitement noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
Doldrums is an antonym for excitement.
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