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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

melancholics

/mɛləŋˈkɒlɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does melancholics mean?

noun

People who experience or express sadness or depression, often in a romantic or artistic way. A person who is melancholic, especially in a literary or artistic context.

Example

"The melancholics in the novel struggled to find happiness in their lives."

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