😔melancholy

noun
/ˈmɛlənˌkɒli/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news.

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

Example Expressions

deep melancholy

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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