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Meaning of the word melancholic in English

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melancholic

US /ˌmel.əŋˈkɑː.lɪk/
UK /ˌmel.əŋˈkɒl.ɪk/
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Adjective

feeling or expressing pensive sadness

Example:
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The artist's latest work has a deeply melancholic tone.
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He often falls into a melancholic mood during the winter months.
Synonym:
sad gloomy depressed pensive somber mournful downcast despondent blue glum
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