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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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