Word Meaning

melancholy definition and meaning

n. Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
n. Great and continued depression of spirits, amounting to mental unsoundness; melancholia.
n. Pensive maditation; serious thoughtfulness.
n. Ill nature.
a. Depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy dismal.
a. Producing great evil and grief; causing dejection; calamitous; afflictive; as, a melancholy event.
a. Somewhat deranged in mind; having the jugment impaired.
a. Favorable to meditation; somber.