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depressive

/dɪˈprɛsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does depressive mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing a strong feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and despair, often in a persistent and intense way.

Example

"The artist's depressive mood was reflected in her somber and melancholic paintings."

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