Antonyms for depression

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-presh-uhn

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈprɛʃ ən

Definition of depression

Origin : late 14c. as a term in astronomy, from Old French depression (14c.) or directly from Latin depressionem (nominative depressio), noun of action from past participle stem of deprimere "to press down, depress" (see depress).
Attested from 1650s in the literal sense; meaning "dejection, depression of spirits" is from early 15c. (as a clinical term in psychology, from 1905); meteorological sense is from 1881 (in reference to barometric pressure); meaning "a lowering or reduction in economic activity" was in use by 1826; given a specific application (with capital D-) by 1934 to the one that began worldwide in 1929. For "melancholy, depression" an Old English word was grevoushede.

noun low spirits; despair
noun economic decline
noun concavity, cavity

Example sentences :

"There's not much variety," he answered, with a convincing droop of depression.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

The depression in business also had its effect upon the country.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

In my lifetime—in depression and in war—they have awaited our defeat.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

But, what with the heat and with heaviness of spirit, he did not notice her depression until he rose.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The hope of motherhood alternated with black fits of depression.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

And then she was gone, and he had a sense of loss and depression.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

What do you think is the cause of his appearance of depression?'
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

All the depression he felt a short time before had vanished.
Extract from : « One Day's Courtship » by Robert Barr

"One gains a bit of time," said the young lover, in a tone of depression.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

By the time I reached the gate of the park, my depression had nearly vanished.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for depression

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