Vocabulary Entry

melancholia

|noun • adjective

noun

A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

Example Sentences

"After the loss of her friend, she fell into a state of melancholia."

"The novel explored themes of love, loss, and melancholia."

"His melancholia often made him retreat from the world around him."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The melancholia atmosphere of the painting left a lasting impression."

"He wrote a melancholia poem about his childhood memories."

"Her melancholia smile hinted at the sorrow she felt inside."