Melancholy

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛlənˌkɑːliː/

Melancholy (noun)

  1. A feeling of sadness that makes you think quietly about life, often with a gentle, calm sadness.
  2. A mood or quality in music, writing, or art that feels sad and thoughtful.

Examples

  • Her melancholy made her think about old choices.
  • The evening brought a quiet melancholy to the room.

Melancholy (adjective)

  1. Showing or causing a quiet sadness that makes you think deeply.

Examples

  • He gave a melancholy smile after the conversation.
  • The letter sounded melancholy, but it was honest.