depressive

CEFRB1

/dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to or causing a state of lasting sadness.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Affected by depression, depressed; dispirited; melancholic.

Examples

  • I was in one of my deeply depressive states.

  • Mennad suffered a major depressive disorder.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to or characteristic of depression.

  2. Causing depression; dispiriting.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A person suffering from depression.

More examples

In context

  • Mennad had a depressive episode.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From French dépressif or Medieval Latin depressivus. By surface analysis, depress + -ive.