Synonyms of melancholic

Noun


1. melancholic, melancholiac, depressive

usage: someone subject to melancholia

Adjective


1. melancholy, melancholic, sad (vs. glad)

usage: characterized by or causing or expressing sadness; "growing more melancholy every hour"; "her melancholic smile"; "we acquainted him with the melancholy truth"

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Definition and meaning of melancholic (Dictionary)