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Discover LudwigThe word 'melancholiac' is a valid word in written English and can be used in certain contexts
It is an adjective that describes someone who is prone to or suffering from melancholy, a feeling of deep sadness or depression. Example: The artist's somber and melancholic paintings often reflect his own struggles with mental illness and have gained critical acclaim for their emotional depth.
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melancholiac
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Synonym of melancholic
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"The Queen is dead," sang the quixotic melancholiac of Davyhulme, so long ago.
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Modernism has always had two kinds of artist: the designers and the melancholiacs.
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