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melancholy
/ˈmelənkəli/
noun
Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
adjective
Affected with great sadness or depression.
"Melancholy people don't talk much."
Synonymsmelancholic
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