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Melancholy

/mˈɛləˌnkɑli/
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(noun) Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

We sensed a melancholy note in his voice.
He was overcome by a feeling of melancholy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cold and rainy weather總是 leaves him feeling a bit ____ and longing for the warm summer days.

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