adjective

melancholic

/ˌmɛlənˈkɒlɪk/ · say it: MEL·uhn·KAH·lik

showing a pensive sadness

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1. (adjective) feeling or expressing sadness, thoughtfulness, and a sense of loss

2. (adjective) causing or evoking a sad, reflective mood

Examples

1. After hearing the news, she fell into a melancholic state and barely spoke for days.
2. The melancholic melody of the violin moved everyone in the audience to tears.

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melancholic

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