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melancholy

/ˈmelənkəli/
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Melancholy is a feeling of sadness, often with a sense of emptiness or loss. It can be a deep, persistent mood that affects one's ability to enjoy life and can lead to feelings of hopelessness.

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Brainstorm melancholy

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"melancholy" as noun

1 - Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

2 - Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

"melancholy" as adjective

1 - Affected with great sadness or depression.

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Synonyms
1 - blue
2 - somber
3 - desolate
4 - dreary
5 - glum
6 - forlorn
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Antonyms
1 - cheerful
2 - optimistic
3 - happy
4 - joyful
5 - lively
6 - upbeat
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