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Melancholy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A feeling of sadness or depression; a pensive or thoughtful mood.

Example sentence: Despite the cheerful atmosphere of the party, a wave of melancholy washed over her when she heard their favorite song playing.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Expressing or suggesting sadness; pensive or somber.

Example sentence: The artist's melancholy painting captured the viewer's attention with its dark color palette and brooding figures.

Part of speech: noun (obsolete)

Definition: An abnormal state attributed to an excess of black bile and characterized by undue sadness, depression, irritability, and disturbed sleep.

Example sentence: In medieval times, melancholy was believed to be caused by an imbalance of bodily humors.