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   Mel·an·chol·ic

   /ˌmel(ə)nˈkälik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or expressing pensive sadness: "his work often has a wistful or melancholic mood"
   • ▪ denoting or affected with a severe form of depression: "patients with melancholic depression"

   Derivatives

   • 1. melancholically adverb

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   What does it mean to be a melancholic?

   • Melancholy came to refer to this excess of black bile and then to the feelings that this excess was believed to cause. Though we use depression today to indicate prolonged sadness, historical figures who struggled with depression, such as Abraham Lincoln, were described in their time as melancholic.

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   Where did the word melancholic come from?

   • Melancholic “disposed to or affected with intense sadness or low spirits” derives via Late Latin from Ancient Greek melancholía “condition of having black bile,” equivalent to melās “black” and cholḗ “bile, gall.”

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   What is a melancholic personality?

   • Melancholic generally refers to a temperament or state of being characterized by a deep, persistent sadness or downcast mood. It often describes someone who tends to dwell on negative thoughts, experiences, or emotions, displaying a pensive or introspective demeanor.

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   3 days ago · noun. someone subject to melancholia. synonyms: melancholic. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Melancholiac." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/melancholiac. Accessed 04 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. melancholiac melancholiacs.

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   4 days ago · Melancholic depression is a major form of depression that is often associated with Bipolar Disorder I or Bipolar Disorder II. It is often biochemically-based and can be inherited from the patient’s parents.

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   4 days ago · Depression with melancholic features – contains additional depressive symptoms like excessive guilt or waking up two hours earlier than usual, among others. Depression with catatonia – contains additional depressive symptoms like grimacing, stupor (near unconsciousness), or exhibiting extreme negativity, among others.

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   2 days ago · Birthday blues—that melancholic haze that settles upon countless souls as another year comes full circle. Amidst the well-wishes and celebratory fanfare, there’s an undercurrent of introspection, a reckoning with one’s hopes and fears, and the ever-elusive pursuit of having it all “figured out.” Alice Pisano’s new single, Birthday, resonates with this ...

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   23 hours ago · Musically, “Mon Papa” combines delicate piano notes, a proof of LA Laura Paris‘s classical training, with atmospheric pop elements, creating a sound that is both melancholic and contemporary. This blend of classical and modern influences presents Laura’s versatility and her ability to fuse different musical styles seamlessly.

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   1 day ago · Join us as we explore the songs that define George Michael’s extraordinary career. Table of Contents. 1. Praying for Time ... The song’s melancholic melody and smooth production, combined with ...

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    2 days ago · The poem’s melancholic tone and haunting repetition of the word “Nevermore” encapsulate the narrator’s descent into madness. The mournful longing for the lost Lenore parallels Poe’s personal tragedies, imbuing the poem with a raw emotional resonance that has captivated readers for generations.