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μελαγχολία — meaning in English

melancholia

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English meaning

  • gloom noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
  • melancholia noun A deep and lasting feeling of sadness or gloom.
  • melancholy noun A deep, thoughtful sadness, often tinged with nostalgia.

Senses

μελαγχολία is used for these senses in English:

  • gloom A depressing, despondent, or melancholic atmosphere.
  • gloom Cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness.
  • melancholy Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

gloom — full definition

  1. noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
  2. noun A feeling or atmosphere of sadness and hopelessness.
  3. verb To look or feel sad and downcast.

melancholia — full definition

  1. noun A deep and lasting feeling of sadness or gloom.
  2. noun A form of depression marked by unreasonable fears, guilt and a lack of energy or interest.
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