mel·an·cho·li·a (m l  n-k  l -)n. A mental disorder characterized by severe depression, guilt, hopelessness, and withdrawal. [Late Latin, melancholy; see melancholy.] mel an·choli·ac (-l- k) adj. & n. |
melancholia [ˌmɛlənˈkəʊlɪə]
n
(Psychiatry) a former name for depression
melancholiac adj & n
melancholia
a condition of abnormal gloom or depression, of ten of an intensity to become a form of insanity. — melancholiac, n., adj. — melancholie, n., adj.
See also: Melancholya condition of abnormal gloom or depression, often of an intensity to become a form of insanity. — melancholiac, n., adj. — melancholie, n., adj.
See also: Insanity
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  melancholia - extreme depression characterized by tearful sadness and irrational fearsdepression - a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity |
Translations
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|