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adjective
1.
disposed to or affected with melancholy; gloomy.
2.
of, pertaining to, or affected with melancholia.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English melancolik < Latin melancholicus < Greek melancholikós. See melancholy, -ic
1350–1400; Middle English melancolik < Latin melancholicus < Greek melancholikós. See melancholy, -ic
Related forms
mel·an·chol·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·mel·an·chol·ic, adjective
un·mel·an·chol·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Melancholic
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Example Sentences
- It was all meant to imply a sort of melancholic emotionalism.
- It is a more thought-provoking activity than building sandcastles, with a nice melancholic tinge.
- The animation is wonderful and the tale, while tragic and melancholic at times, is engaging and enjoyable.
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Word Origin & History
melancholic
late 14c., from L.L. melancholicus, from Gk. melankholikos, from melankholia sadness (see melancholy).
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Medical Dictionary
melancholic mel·an·chol·ic (měl'ən-kŏl'ĭk)
adj.
Affected with or being subject to melancholy.
Of or relating to melancholia.
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