melancholy

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Learn the meaning of melancholy with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

melancholy

(adjective, noun)

Meaning

a deep, persistent sadness

Example

"The melancholy music reflected her deep feelings of loss."

Synonyms

sorrowdespairgloom

Antonyms

joyhappinesscheer

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'melankholía', meaning 'black bile'.
Related word forms
  • noun: melancholiness
  • adjective: melancholic

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