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melancholy
[/ˈmel.ən.kɑː.li/] (noun / adjective)
Definition
A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
"A lingering melancholy hung over the abandoned manor."
Synonyms & Related Terms
sadness, sorrow, gloom, wistfulness, despondency, grief
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