Synonyms for Melancholy (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a humor that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy):
black bile
WordNet sense 2 (characterized by or causing or expressing sadness):
melancholic
WordNet sense 3 (experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness):
sad
WordNet sense 4 (grave or even gloomy in character):
somber, sombre
WordNet sense 5 (lacking cheer; depressing):
uncheerful
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