Definition of Melancholy: Melancholy (noun/adjective): A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause; having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive. Synonyms: sadness, sorrow, gloom, despondency Antonyms: happiness, joy, cheerfulness, exuberance Memory Tip: Think of “melancholy” as a gentle sadness, like the feeling you get when you watch a sunset and the day…