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melancholia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun melancholia has 1 sense
  1. melancholia - extreme depression characterized by tearful sadness and irrational fears
    --1 is a kind of
    depression

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Melancholia

Definition:

A deep, long-lasting feeling of sadness, typically without any apparent cause. It can be characterized by a persistent state of gloominess and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Examples:

Noun:

  • Her melancholia prevented her from enjoying social events.
  • He experienced a sense of melancholia after the loss of his beloved pet.

Adjective:

  • In her melancholic state, she found solace in reading poetry.
  • The melancholic atmosphere of the old, abandoned house gave him an eerie feeling.

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