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melancholy in Greek

melancholy in Greek is μελαγχολία — melancholy means a deep, thoughtful sadness, often tinged with nostalgia.

melancholy in Greek

μελαγχολία
noun
Pronounced: melancholia
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

What does "melancholy" mean?

  1. noun A deep, thoughtful sadness, often tinged with nostalgia.
    "A gentle melancholy settled over her as she packed up the old house."
  2. adjective Sad or gloomy in a wistful, reflective way.
    "He hummed a melancholy tune on the walk home."
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melancholy in a sentence

  • A gentle melancholy settled over her as she packed up the old house.
  • He hummed a melancholy tune on the walk home.

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What is "melancholy" in Greek?

"melancholy" in Greek is μελαγχολία. melancholy means: A deep, thoughtful sadness, often tinged with nostalgia.

How do you pronounce μελαγχολία?

"melancholy" in Greek is μελαγχολία, pronounced "melancholia".

How do you use "melancholy" in a sentence?

Example: "A gentle melancholy settled over her as she packed up the old house." In Greek, "melancholy" is μελαγχολία.

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