Definition of Melancholy
Melancholy
me·lan·cho·ly


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow, often without a clear reason.

e.g. The melancholy music matched her mood after the breakup.

(noun)
a sad, low-spirited, and pensive feeling, often for no obvious reason;

e.g. An air of melancholy surrounds everyone in the house today after the death of the family dog.



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