low spirits
Definition
Noun: A state of mild depression; a feeling of sadness, gloom, or dejection that is not severe but persistent. It describes a low emotional state where one feels dispirited, lacking in energy or enthusiasm.
Usage
The term "low spirits" is used to describe a general emotional condition. It is typically used with verbs like "be in," "suffer from," or "lift." * It is often used in a more formal or literary context than everyday speech. * It describes a temporary mood rather than a clinical condition.
Examples
- After receiving the disappointing news, she was in low spirits for the rest of the day.
- The gray, rainy weather often puts him in low spirits.
- A good conversation with a friend can help lift your low spirits.
Advanced Usage
- "to be cast down in low spirits": A more literary phrasing emphasizing being thrown into a state of dejection.
- The team was cast down in low spirits after their narrow defeat.
Variants and Related Words
- Low-spirited (adjective): Feeling or characterized by low spirits; despondent.
- He felt low-spirited and didn't want to go out.
Synonyms
- Dejection
- Despondency
- Gloom
- Melancholy
- The blues (informal)
Antonyms
- High spirits
- Elation
- Cheerfulness
- Exuberance
Related Idioms
- "Down in the dumps": An informal idiom with a very similar meaning to being in low spirits.
- She's been down in the dumps since her pet cat ran away.
Noun
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a state of mild depression
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