Melancholy — Defs

01 n. Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.

1.
Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
2.
Great and continued depression of spirits, amounting to mental unsoundness; melancholia.
3.
Pensive maditation; serious thoughtfulness.[Obs.]
4.
Ill nature.[Obs.]

02 a. Depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy dismal.

1.
Depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy dismal.
2.
Producing great evil and grief; causing dejection; calamitous; afflictive; as, a melancholy event.
3.
Somewhat deranged in mind; having the jugment impaired.[Obs.]
4.
Favorable to meditation; somber.
“A pretty, melancholy seat, well wooded and watered.” — Evelin.