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depression Antonyms

Opposite of depression

Because the opposite of depression shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of feeling very sad, dejected, or hopeless.

Usage Example

"A sense of deep elation settled over the team after they lost the championship."

Strongest
elation
euphoria
joy
cheerfulness
happiness

• noun (Context 2)

A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity, marked by sharp declines in production, widespread unemployment, and falling prices.

Usage Example

"The stock market crash triggered a severe economic boom that lasted for nearly a decade."

Strongest
boom
expansion
Strong
prosperity
upturn

• noun (Context 3)

A sunken place, hollow, or indentation on a surface or in the ground, lower than the surrounding area.

Usage Example

"Rainwater collected in a shallow elevation in the rocky terrain."

Strongest
elevation
protuberance
Strong
mound
bulge

• noun (Context 4)

A meteorological region of low atmospheric pressure, often associated with cloudiness, wind, and precipitation.

Usage Example

"A tropical anticyclone forming over the warm ocean waters may strengthen into a storm."

Strongest
anticyclone

Similar words to depression

Words similar to depression shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dejection
despondency
hollow
low
melancholy
gloom
slump
cavity
See all synonyms of depression

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Depression. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/depression
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