melancholic (ˌmelənˈkɒlɪk)
adjective · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 ˌmelənˈkɒlɪk
Meaning
Meaning: deeply and thoughtfully sad
Feeling or expressing a gentle, lasting sadness.
Examples
🗣 The melancholic music made her cry.
Etymology
From Greek ‘melankholia’ meaning ‘black bile’, once thought to cause sadness.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a thoughtful, lingering sadness.
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Tags: emotion, reflective