Antonyms for doldrums

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dohl-druhmz, dol-, dawl-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdoʊl drəmz, ˈdɒl-, ˈdɔl-

Definition of doldrums

Origin : 1811, from dulled, past participle of dullen, from Old English dol "foolish, dull," ending perhaps patterned on tantrum.

noun depression

Example sentences :

For several months Crosson waited about, becalmed in the doldrums.
Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes

And when you get in the doldrums, or becalmed, it stirs up your blood.
Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old Salem » by Amanda Minnie Douglas

Well, we reached the tropics, and for three days the Doldrums held us.
Extract from : « The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon » by Jos Maria Gordon

After a year in the doldrums, Fleet was going to try to smash the Rebels again.
Extract from : « A Question of Courage » by Jesse Franklin Bone

Larry,” said Muggins, “I think we have got into the doldrums.
Extract from : « Sunk at Sea » by R.M. Ballantyne

They ought to be well out of the doldrums now, but they are not.
Extract from : « The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

Oh, well, there was no sense in staying in the doldrums forever.
Extract from : « Hunters Out of Space » by Joseph Everidge Kelleam

It was in the doldrums that our most exciting event occurred.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Snark » by Jack London

"The old chap was in the doldrums and no mistake," he said to Gwen afterwards.
Extract from : « Mollie's Prince » by Rosa Nouchette Carey

We were becalmed, and in the doldrums, with not a breath of air.
Extract from : « The Flying Bo'sun » by Arthur Mason

Synonyms for doldrums

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