Meaning & Definition of word "Melancholic"

Melancholic

/ˌmɛlənˈkɒlɪk/

adjective:

  • 1. characterized by or showing a deep sadness or gloominess; feeling or expressing a pensive sadness.
    • Example: The melancholic music echoed through the empty hall, leaving everyone lost in thought.
  • 2. having a pensive or gloomy mood; reflective sadness.
    • Example: She had a melancholic expression as she looked through old photographs.
  • 3. evoking a feeling of sadness or regret.
    • Example: The film's melancholic tone left a lasting impression on the audience.
  • 4. relating to or expressing a sense of loss or sorrow.
    • Example: His melancholic poetry captured the essence of heartache and longing.

Etymology

From the Greek 'melankholía', meaning 'black bile', which was believed to cause sadness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

melancholic mood:

a state of sadness or gloominess

melancholic thoughts:

thoughts that are reflective and often sad

in a melancholic state:

being in a state of deep sadness or reflection

Related Words

melancholy:

a deep, persistent sadness

despondent:

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

wistful:

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Slang Meanings of melancholic

Meaning: feeling down

Example Sentence: After the breakup, he was feeling really down and melancholic.

Meaning: emo

Example Sentence: She was being all emo about the movie, really melancholic.