MELANCHOLY
MEANING 1: (n.) sadness or depression of the mood and deep contemplation
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- The melancholy was evident as winter approached.
- Though winters are marked by melancholy, I find them beautiful and lovely.
MEANING 2: (adj.) affected by or leaning towards sadness or depression in a pensive or thoughtful way
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- She was in a melancholy mood and refused to see anyone.
- Rainy day always makes me melancholic.
MEANING 3: (adj.) voluntarily or involuntarily causing a depression of mind or spirit
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- The graveyard was a melancholy place for them.
- The white stretch of snow everywhere is the perfect idea of melancholy for me.
SYNONYMS: Depressing, Mournful, Dismal
ANTONYMS: Cheery, Happy, Gay
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