Meaning & use

melancholic

adjective·Advanced

Feeling or expressing a deep, often thoughtful sadness.

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The old photographs put him in a melancholic mood for the rest of the evening.

Her melancholic poetry reflected years of quiet loneliness and longing.

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Melancholic often suggests a reflective, lingering sadness rather than sudden grief or anger.

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