noun
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause
adjective
having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive
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The melancholy atmosphere of the funeral was palpable.
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She couldn't shake off the feeling of melancholy after watching a sad movie.
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I'm feeling so down and melancholy today, I just want to stay in bed.
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The abandoned house had a melancholy air about it, as if it held onto memories of the past.