1. (n.) Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.

2. (n.) Great and continued depression of spirits, amounting to mental unsoundness; melancholia.

3. (n.) Pensive meditation; serious thoughtfulness.

4. (n.) Ill nature.

5. (a.) Depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy dismal.

6. (a.) Producing great evil and grief; causing dejection; calamitous; afflictive; as, a melancholy event.

7. (a.) Somewhat deranged in mind; having the judgment impaired.

8. (a.) Favorable to meditation; somber.

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