melancholy in a sentence
n., a.
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Definition
Melancholy is a deep, persistent sadness or reflective sorrow often associated with nostalgia or contemplation of the past.
Crossword clues for melancholy
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "melancholy".
- Deep, persistent sadness often tied to reflection.
- A feeling of deep sorrow and nostalgia.
- Mood marked by sadness and contemplation.
- State of mind filled with reflective sadness.
- Profound sadness that lingers over time.
Melancholy sentence examples
- The old photograph filled her with a sense of melancholy as she reminisced about the past.
- On rainy days, he often found himself lost in a melancholy reverie, contemplating life’s uncertainties.
- The melancholy melody of the piano echoed through the empty room, evoking deep emotions.
- There was a melancholy beauty in the way the leaves fell, signaling the end of summer.
- After the news of his departure, a melancholy silence settled over the group, as everyone processed the loss.