In the Soliloquy lexicon
melancholy
/ˈmel.ən.kəl.i/
noun
A deep, pensive and enduring sadness, often without an obvious cause.
Used in a sentence
A quiet melancholy settled over him as the train departed.
Nearby words
Keep melancholy — and watch it become a star.
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