Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sense of melancholy
noun
/sɛns əv ˌmɛlənˈkɒli/
Definition
A feeling of deep sadness or gloom, often without a clear cause.
Examples
- After watching the old movie, she was filled with a sense of melancholy as she remembered her childhood.
- The autumn leaves falling brought a sense of melancholy to the serene landscape.
- He wrote poetry infused with a sense of melancholy, capturing the essence of lost love.
Meaning
The emotional state of experiencing a profound and persistent sadness, reflecting on the past or contemplating life’s transitory nature.
Synonyms
- sorrow
- sadness
- gloom
- despondency
- wistfulness
