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melancholy

/ˈmelənkəli/

noun

Meaning

  • 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

Meaning

  • Affected with great sadness or depression.

    "Melancholy people don't talk much."

Synonyms

melancholic