Depressive
Pronunciation: /dɪˈprɛsɪv/
Depressive (adjective)
- Making someone feel very sad or unhappy.
- Connected to a mental health condition causing long-lasting sadness.
Examples
- The movie had a depressive ending that left everyone quiet.
- Rainy days can have a depressive effect on some people.
Common collocations: depressive atmosphere, depressive music, depressive episode, depressive symptoms, depressive disorder
Depressive (noun)
- A person who suffers from a mental health condition causing sadness.
Examples
- The support group was formed to help depressives.
- Depressives often benefit from therapy and medication.