Meaning of the word melancholy in English
What does melancholy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
melancholy
US /ˈmel.əŋ.kɑː.li/
UK /ˈmel.əŋ.kɑː.li/
Noun
1.
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause
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A wave of melancholy washed over him as he watched the rain.
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Her music often evokes a sense of gentle melancholy.
Adjective
1.
having a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause
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He had a melancholy expression on his face.
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The old house had a melancholy charm.
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