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Meaning of melancholy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

melancholy

Pronunciation:/ˈmelənkəli//ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/

noun

Definitions

  1. Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

  2. Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Affected with great sadness or depression.

    Example: Melancholy people don't talk much.