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Melancholy

noun
/ˈmelənkəli/

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

Example Sentences

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news.

Example Expressions

deep melancholy

Synonyms

sadness, sorrow, gloom, depression, dejection
Entry 1
sadness, sorrow, gloom, depression, dejection
Entry 2
sadness, gloom, sorrow, depression, dejection

Antonyms

happiness, joy, cheer, elation, euphoria, cheerfulness
Entry 1
happiness, joy, cheer, elation, euphoria
Entry 2
joy, happiness, cheerfulness

Collocations

deep melancholy, overwhelming melancholy, autumn melancholy, romantic melancholy, feeling melancholy, melancholy mood
Entry 1
deep melancholy, overwhelming melancholy, autumn melancholy, romantic melancholy
Entry 2
feeling melancholy, deep melancholy, melancholy mood

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