Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Melancholy

• (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.

Synonyms of Melancholy

• Black Bile
• Melancholic
• Somber
• Sombre

Antonyms of Melancholy

Homophones of Melancholy