Doldrums and Mirth

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Doldrums noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Usage example: the team had been in the doldrums ever since losing the championship

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Mirth is an antonym for doldrums.

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

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Doldrums is an antonym for mirth.

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