melancholy
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/ˈmelənkɑːli/
🇬🇧
/ˈmelənkəli/
noun
R
A deep, lasting sadness that's hard to explain.
The melancholy atmosphere of the old house weighed heavily on our spirits.
adjective
R
Causing or showing deep sadness.
The melancholy tune of the violin made everyone feel a sense of loss.
translation
A deep, lasting sadness that's hard to explain.
Causing or showing deep sadness.
Word Forms
Plural
melancholies