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melancholy

/ˈmelənˌkɑːli/ American
  • adj. 忧郁的, 悲伤的
  • n. 忧郁, 悲伤
Definition
  • adj. feeling or causing deep, thoughtful sadness
  • n. a deep feeling of sadness that lasts for some time
Example
A melancholy feeling came over him as he read the old letters.
读着那些旧信,他心里涌起一股忧郁的情绪。