Melancholy

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