melancholia
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/ˌmelənˈkəʊliə/
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/ˌmelənˈkəʊliə/
noun
R
A deep feeling of sadness that lasts for a long time.
After the loss of his dog, he fell into a state of melancholia.
R
A medical condition where a person feels very sad and anxious for a long time.
The doctor diagnosed her with melancholia, which affected her daily life.
translation
A deep feeling of sadness that lasts for a long time.; A medical condition where a person feels very sad and anxious for a long time.
Word Forms
Plural
melancholias