melancholy
UK/ˈmelənkəli/US/'melәnkɒli/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A deep, lasting feeling of sadness or depression, often thoughtful in nature
忧郁，悲伤，愁闷
adj.
Feeling or expressing deep sadness or depression
忧郁的，悲伤的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmelancholyother
=melancholy
Common Collocations
- 1.deep melancholy深深的忧郁
- 2.melancholy mood忧郁的心情
- 3.melancholy song忧郁的歌曲
Example Sentences
- 1.
A sense of melancholy settled over the town on the rainy autumn evening.
- 2.
The melancholy music stirred deep emotions and memories of the past.