melancholic
1 of 2adjective/ˌmɛlənˈkɑlɪk/
Forms:more melancholic,most melancholic
1
characterized by a deep, lingering sadness or sorrow
- The melancholic music played softly in the background, setting a reflective tone for the evening.
- Her melancholic expression revealed the weight of the memories she carried.
- The autumn landscape had a melancholic beauty, with leaves falling and colors fading.
- The poet's melancholic verses captured the essence of unrequited love and longing.
- The old photograph evoked a melancholic nostalgia for the days gone by.