melancholy
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/ˈmelənkəli/
English
Definitions
noun
- Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
- Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
adjective
- Affected with great sadness or depression.“Melancholy people don't talk much.”
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Synonyms
melancholicblack bilesadbluegloomydepressedwoeacutenostalgicabsenceathymiagloomdejectiondespondencydepressionsadness