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Melancholy
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She could n't shake off the melancholy that lingered after saying goodbye to her childhood home.
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one of the four bodily humours thought to affect health and personality
Examples
The Greeks believed that a person with too much melancholy, or black bile, would experience sadness and depression.
melancholy
01
showing a deep sense of sadness or sorrow
Examples
She felt melancholy on rainy days, reminiscing about past memories and lost opportunities.
02
having a feeling of sadness or sorrow
Examples
The melancholy music echoed through the empty room, adding to the somber mood.
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