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Melancholic

Verb / ˌmelʌˈnkɑ:lɪk / Another word for melancholic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Melancholic means feeling or expressing sadness or a gloomy state of mind.

Synonyms & similar words

melancholiac melancholy sad gloomy depressed mournful pensive sorrowful blue downcast downhearted dismal forlorn gloomy grief-stricken heavy-hearted miserable morose somber woeful despondent down

Example sentences

  1. 1. He felt melancholic after his favorite team lost the game.
  2. 2. The rainy weather made her feel melancholic.
  3. 3. The sad movie left her in a melancholic mood.
  4. 4. The beautiful sunset made him feel melancholic.
  5. 5. The loss of her beloved pet made her melancholic.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Sadness flies on the wings of the morning and out of the heart of darkness comes the light of the melancholic sun.' - Jean Giraudoux
  • 2. 'Melancholy is the happiness of being sad.' - Victor Hugo
  • 3. 'Melancholy is a very high pleasure.' - Victor Hugo

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