😔melancholy

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