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Topic: Emotions

melancholia

IPA: /ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliə/

KK: /mɛlənˈkoʊliə/

noun

Definition: A state of deep sadness or depression, often with feelings of hopelessness and withdrawal from life.

Example: After the loss of her friend, she fell into a state of melancholia that lasted for months.

melancholic

IPA: /ˌmɛlənˈkɒlɪk/

KK: /mɛlənˈkɑlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a deep sadness or sorrow, often without a clear reason.

Example: After hearing the sad news, she felt melancholic for the rest of the day.

melancholy

IPA: /ˈmɛlənˌkɒli/

KK: /mɛlənˌkɑli/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing a deep sadness or sorrow; often reflective or thoughtful.

Example: She felt a sense of melancholy as she looked out at the rainy day.

noun

Definition: A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow, often without a clear cause. It can also refer to a thoughtful or reflective mood.

Example: After hearing the sad news, a sense of melancholy filled the room.

mellow

IPA: /ˈmɛloʊ/

KK: /ˈmɛloʊ/

adjective

Definition: Having a gentle and relaxed quality, often associated with maturity or richness in sound, taste, or atmosphere.

Example: The music had a mellow tone that made everyone feel at ease.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something softer, smoother, or more relaxed in quality or character.

Example: The music helped to mellow the atmosphere of the party.

mellower

IPA: /ˈmɛloʊər/

KK: /ˈmɛloʊər/

adjective

Definition: Having a softer, gentler, or more relaxed quality than something else.

Example: The mellower tones of the music created a calming atmosphere.

mellowest

IPA: /ˈmɛloʊɪst/

KK: /ˈmɛloʊɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most relaxed, gentle, or soft in character or quality.

Example: The mellowest music played in the background, creating a calm atmosphere.

mellowly

IPA: /ˈmɛloʊli/

KK: /ˈmɛloʊli/

adverb

Definition: In a relaxed and gentle way, often associated with a calm or soothing atmosphere.

Example: The music played mellowly, creating a peaceful ambiance in the room.

mellowness

IPA: /ˈmɛloʊnəs/

KK: /ˈmɛloʊnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being soft, relaxed, or gentle in character or tone.

Example: The mellowness of the music created a calming atmosphere in the room.

meltingly

IPA: /ˈmɛltɪŋli/

KK: /ˈmɛltɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes something to melt or in a manner that is soft and emotional.

Example: She looked at him meltingly, her eyes filled with warmth and affection.

menaced

IPA: /ˈmɛnɪst/

KK: /ˈmɛnɪst/

adjective

Definition: In a state of being threatened or in danger.

Example: The menaced animals sought shelter from the storm.

verb

Definition: To threaten or cause fear to someone or something.

Example: The storm menaced the small coastal town, making everyone anxious.

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