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What is another word for Melancholy? – 144 Melancholy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    somber gloomy mournful sorrowful sad dismal dreary depressing unhappy despondent dejected downcast disheartened despairing morose sullen glum brooding pensive reflective contemplative moody emotional intense passionate heartfelt poignant bittersweet nostalgic wistful regretful longing yearning sentimental emotional passionate

    Meaning of Melancholy

    A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
    • * Having a tendency to be sad or depressed
    • * A feeling of sadness or depression, especially one that is intense or prolonged

    Etymology of Melancholy

    The word "melancholy" comes from the Old French word "melancolie", which is derived from the Latin "melancholia", and ultimately from the Greek "μελαγχολία" (melancholía), meaning "black bile"
    In ancient Greek medicine, melancholy was associated with an excess of black bile, one of the four bodily humors
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a feeling of sadness or depression

    Example Uses

    • The rainy weather matched her melancholy mood
    • * The musician's melancholy song resonated with the audience
    • * The old, abandoned house had a melancholy atmosphere

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cheerful happy joyful optimistic upbeat enthusiastic lively energetic vibrant ecstatic elated thrilled delighted pleased satisfied content carefree lighthearted frivolous humorous amusing comical jolly merry buoyant resilient hopeful confident

    Related Nouns

    sadness sorrow grief depression despair gloom doom melancholia sorrowfulness unhappiness despondency dejection heartache heartbreak anguish agony pain suffering woe misery distress affliction tribulation trouble hardship

    Related Verbs

    sorrow grieve mourn lament despair depress sadden dishearten deject unsettle disturb trouble anguish agonize suffer pine yearn long regret repent brood ponder reflect contemplate

    Related Adjectives

    sad sorrowful gloomy dismal depressing unhappy despondent dejected downcast disheartened despairing morose sullen glum brooding pensive reflective contemplative moody emotional intense passionate heartfelt poignant bittersweet nostalgic wistful regretful longing yearning sentimental