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melancholic

adjectiveliterarycommon/mɨlɐ̃ˈkɔliku/me·lan·có·li·co

Definition

1

Feeling or expressing melancholy; sad, pensive, gloomy, with a deep and lasting sadness.

Usage examples

The rainy weather made him feel melancholic.
She played a melancholic tune on the piano.

Common combinations

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