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Melancholy

Verb Another word for melancholy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of sadness or depression

Synonyms & similar words

melancholic blackbile sombre somber sadness depression gloom despair woe melancholia despondency blue downheartedness sorrow misery heartache dispiritedness dolefulness wretchedness desolation mournfulness forlornness mourning somberness

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