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exhilaration Antonyms

Opposite of exhilaration

Pinning down the opposite of exhilaration requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of intense excitement, happiness, or invigoration.

Usage Example

"The climbers felt a rush of pure dejection as they finally reached the mountain peak."

Strongest
dejection
depression
Strong
gloom
despondency
melancholy
boredom
lethargy
apathy

Similar words to exhilaration

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

elation
euphoria
excitement
thrill
exultation
jubilation
ecstasy
rapture
See all synonyms of exhilaration

• Nearby Words

exhilarated
exhilarating
exhilaratingly
exhilaration
exhort
exhortation
exhorter

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