How to Memorize

melancholy - sad

Analysis

The word ‘melancholy’ refers to something more than sadness. Something that inspires a feeling of gloom that can impact the mind and body leaving you feeling drained and depressed. However, with this term, such negative emotions do not always need a definite cause. It can also be used to refer to a deep sorrow that is innate.

Example(s)

1. Joanne seems to be feeling a little melancholy today. I think her heavy work schedule is getting her down.

2. I generally don’t listen to melancholic songs because they tend to have a depressive effect on me.

3. The sky is dark and overcast and all the trees are bare. It’s just another one of those melancholy winter evenings.