MELANCHOLY

 

MEANING 1: (n.) sadness or depression of the mood and deep contemplation 

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

  1. The melancholy was evident as winter approached.
  2. 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:

  1. She was in a melancholy mood and refused to see anyone.
  2. Rainy day always makes me melancholic.

 

MEANING 3: (adj.) voluntarily or involuntarily causing a depression of mind or spirit

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

  1. The graveyard was a melancholy place for them.
  2. The white stretch of snow everywhere is the perfect idea of melancholy for me.

 

SYNONYMS: Depressing, Mournful, Dismal

ANTONYMS: Cheery, Happy, Gay

 

 

Also see

MISOGYNIST MEANING

MUNDANE MEANING

NERD MEANING

NIHILISM MEANING