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Melancolic

Definition:

Adjective:

• Feeling or expressing sadness or melancholy; characterized by a gloomy or pensive sadness.

Senses:

Sense 1:

• Relating to or affected by melancholia (clinical depression).
• Example Sentence: She often found herself in a melancolic state, unable to shake off the overwhelming sense of sadness.

Sense 2:

• Inducing or suggesting a feeling of sadness or a thoughtful melancholy.
• Example Sentence: The intricate melodies of the melancolic song resonated with her sorrowful heart.

Usages:

Usage 1:

• The melancolic atmosphere of the old cemetery was hauntingly beautiful.
• Example Sentence: As she strolled through the moss-covered gravestones, a melancolic feeling enveloped her.

Usage 2:

• His paintings often depicted desolate landscapes with a melancolic palette.
• Example Sentence: The artist's use of deep blues and grays created a melancolic ambiance in his artwork.

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