Definition of Melancholic

1. Noun. Someone subject to melancholia.

Exact synonyms: Melancholiac
Generic synonyms: Depressive

2. Adjective. Characterized by or causing or expressing sadness. "We acquainted him with the melancholy truth"
Exact synonyms: Melancholy
Similar to: Sad
Derivative terms: Melancholia

Definition of Melancholic

1. a. Given to melancholy; depressed; melancholy; dejected; unhappy.

2. n. One affected with a gloomy state of mind.

Definition of Melancholic

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Melancholic

1. 1. Relating to or characteristic of melancholia. 2. Formerly, denoting a temperament characterised by irritability and a pessimistic outlook. 3. A person who is exhibiting melancholia. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melancholic

Melampodium
Melampodium leucanthum
Melampsora
Melampsoraceae
Melampsora lini
melampyrite
melan-
melanaemia
melanagogue
melancholia
melancholia
melancholiac
melancholiacs
melancholias
melancholic (current term)
melancholic (current term)
melancholics
melancholies
melancholy
melancholy
melancholy thistle
Melanchthon
melanedema
Melanerpes
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
melanesia
Melanesia
melange
melanges
melanian

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