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Word of the Day Friday, June 12, 2026

melancholy

/mɛlənˈtʃoʊli/ adjective · British & US
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What does melancholy mean?

adjective

A feeling of deep sadness, typically because something has been lost or gone. A melancholy mood or atmosphere.

Example

"The old mansion had a melancholy air about it, as if it had seen better days."

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