n. Same as melancholia; in old use, insanity of any kind.n. A gloomy state of mind, particularly when habitual or of considerable duration; depression of spirits arising from grief or natural disposition; dejection; sadness. Also, in technical use, melancholia.n. Sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.n. Bitterness of feeling; ill nature.n. Synonyms Hypochondria, gloominess, despondency.Produced by melancholia or madness of any kind.Affected by depression of spirits; depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy.Given to contemplation; thoughtful; pensive. See I., 3.Producing or fitted to produce sadness or gloom; sad; mournful: as, a melancholy fact; a melancholy event.Grave or gloomy in character; suggestive of melancholy; somber.