Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

melancholiac

noun
/ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliˌæk/
Definition
A person who is characterized by or suffers from melancholia, a deep, persistent sadness or gloom.
Examples
  • After the loss of her friend, she often felt like a melancholiac.
  • The melancholiac artist poured his emotions into his paintings.
Meaning
Related to a state of deep sadness or a melancholic personality.
Synonyms
  • sad person
  • depressive
  • gloomy individual