Happiness and Sorrow

Happiness: a feeling of great pleasure, contentment
Synonyms: delectation, elation, felicity, exhilaration, exultation, jubilation

  • She bakes pastries and cakes for the delectation of her family.
  • Most people can’t imagine the kind of elation that comes with helping the ones in need.
  • Roselyn’s  felicity had no limits on her wedding day.
  • When Oscar won the marathon, he described the victory as the most exhilarating event of his life.
  • The soccer team yelled in exultation as David scored the winning goal.
  • The team celebrated their victory with jubilation and gusto.

Sorrow:  a feeling of unhappiness and distress.
Synonyms:  dejection, dolorous, despondency, misery, melancholy, lugubrious,

  • . The kids were dejected when the power outage prevented them from watching television.
  • The dolorous sound of the funeral hymn filled Sarah’s eyes with tears.
  • Although Joseph was sentenced to life in prison, he refused to fall into despondency and focused on filing his appeal.
  • Disparaging Anne now will do nothing but aggravate her misery.
  • The film’s tragic ending put Kate in a melancholy mood.
  • Surrounded by dark clouds, the isolated barn made the perfect inspiration for the poet’s lugubrious poem.