1. Noun
Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
2. Noun
Great and continued depression of spirits, amounting to mental unsoundness; melancholia.
3. Noun
Pensive maditation; serious thoughtfulness.
4. Noun
Ill nature.
5. Adjective
Depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy dismal.
6. Adjective
Producing great evil and grief; causing dejection; calamitous; afflictive; as, a melancholy event.
7. Adjective
Somewhat deranged in mind; having the jugment impaired.
8. Adjective
Favorable to meditation; somber.
9. Noun
a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
10. Noun
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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