100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "melancholy"

Definition

Melancholy (noun) refers to a deep, persistent sadness or a state of reflective sorrow. It can also denote a thoughtful or pensive mood, often associated with a sense of nostalgia or introspection.

Synonyms

• Sadness
• Gloom
• Sorrow
• Despair
• Despondency
• Wistfulness
• Dejection
• Doldrums
• Longing
• Nostalgia

Antonyms

• Joy
• Happiness
• Elation
• Cheerfulness
• Optimism
• Delight
• Contentment
• Euphoria
• Excitement
• Enthusiasm

Examples

1. The rain always makes her feel melancholy.
2. He sat in his room, overwhelmed by a sense of melancholy.
3. The old photographs filled her with melancholy memories.
4. A feeling of melancholy washed over him as he watched the sunset.
5. She often finds herself in a melancholy mood during winter.
6. The melancholy music matched his somber thoughts.
7. He wrote poetry to express his feelings of melancholy.
8. The novel has a melancholy tone throughout.
9. On rainy days, she tends to feel more melancholy than usual.
10. The melancholy atmosphere of the abandoned house intrigued them.
11. He could not shake off the melancholy that lingered in his heart.
12. There’s a certain melancholy beauty in the fading autumn leaves.
13. She looked out the window, lost in melancholy reflection.
14. The melancholy of the past haunted him.
15. As the music played, a sense of melancholy enveloped the room.
16. They shared a melancholy silence after the news.
17. He often felt melancholy after visiting his childhood home.
18. The film's ending left a melancholy feeling that stayed with the audience.
19. She expressed her melancholy in her artwork.
20. The melancholy of the poem resonated with many readers.
21. Walking alone in the woods brought him a sense of melancholy.
22. The melancholy tales of lost love captivated her.
23. He was struck by a wave of melancholy when he heard the song.
24. The story had a melancholy twist that surprised everyone.
25. She tried to hide her melancholy, but it was evident.
26. The melancholy landscape matched his mood perfectly.
27. He often pondered the melancholy nature of existence.
28. The melancholy echoes of the past still lingered.
29. Her melancholy thoughts kept her awake at night.
30. The melancholy melody played softly in the background.
31. He found a certain comfort in his melancholy thoughts.
32. The melancholy of her departure left a void in his life.
33. She wrote in her journal about her feelings of melancholy.
34. The melancholy season of winter often brings reflection.
35. The photograph evoked a melancholy longing for days gone by.
36. He felt a deep melancholy as he remembered his childhood.
37. The melancholy of the abandoned park was palpable.
38. The artist captured the melancholy of the rainy day beautifully.
39. She spoke with a tone of melancholy when recalling her past.
40. His melancholy demeanor worried his friends.
41. The melancholy of the deserted beach was striking.
42. She tried to shake off the melancholy that had settled in her heart.
43. The melancholy reflections on life filled his writings.
44. He embraced his melancholy as part of his creative process.
45. The melancholy air of the old library was enchanting.
46. She felt a wave of melancholy as she packed her things.
47. The melancholy of the winter nights made her introspective.
48. He often found solace in the melancholy stories of others.
49. The melancholy scene played out like a tragic movie.
50. She couldn’t help but feel melancholy when she thought of him.
51. The melancholy words of the song struck a chord with her.
52. He experienced a moment of melancholy as he gazed at the stars.
53. The melancholy fragrance of the flowers reminded her of home.
54. She had an air of melancholy that intrigued him.
55. The melancholy quiet of the night was comforting.
56. His melancholy thoughts drifted back to happier times.
57. The book was filled with melancholy tales of lost opportunities.
58. She felt a sense of melancholy when the party ended.
59. The melancholy of the scene was heightened by the dim lighting.
60. He often found himself lost in melancholy reveries.
61. The melancholy tale unfolded in a series of letters.
62. She wore a melancholy expression as she left the room.
63. The film's melancholy soundtrack added to its emotional depth.
64. The melancholy past was something he could not escape.
65. He captured the melancholy essence of the moment in his photography.
66. The melancholy of her goodbye lingered in the air.
67. They shared a melancholy glance, understanding each other's pain.
68. The melancholy stories of the elderly captivated the listeners.
69. He felt a melancholy longing for the simplicity of childhood.
70. The melancholy wind whispered through the trees.
71. She couldn't shake the melancholy that seemed to follow her.
72. The melancholy poetry spoke to her soul.
73. The melancholy landscape inspired many artists.
74. He experienced a melancholy moment of nostalgia.
75. The melancholy tune echoed in his mind.
76. The melancholy atmosphere made the evening feel magical.
77. She wrote about her melancholy experiences in her diary.
78. The melancholy beauty of the scene left him speechless.
79. He often found peace in his melancholy thoughts.
80. The melancholy history of the place intrigued her.
81. She felt melancholy as she watched the seasons change.
82. The melancholy farewell was filled with unspoken words.
83. He expressed his melancholy in a heartfelt letter.
84. The melancholy silence of the room was unsettling.
85. She embraced her melancholy as part of her identity.
86. The melancholy memories flooded back unexpectedly.
87. He found himself in a melancholy state after the breakup.
88. The melancholy glow of the candle added to the ambiance.
89. The melancholy sound of the ocean waves calmed her spirit.
90. She looked back with a melancholy smile.
91. The melancholy of the rainy day matched her mood perfectly.
92. He wrote a song about his melancholy experiences.
93. The melancholy truth was hard for her to accept.
94. He felt a melancholy joy as he reminisced about the past.
95. The melancholy scent of the old books enveloped her.
96. The melancholy expression on his face told a story.
97. She danced to the melancholy rhythm of the music.
98. The melancholy letters revealed a hidden love story.
99. He felt an overwhelming sense of melancholy in the quiet moments.
100. The melancholy beauty of the landscape left a lasting impression.