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melancholic

[mel-uhn-kol-ik] / ˌmɛl ənˈkɒl ɪk /


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The pair previously gave the melancholic ballad its live debut, performing it together during Fender's gig at the London Stadium - home of Dean's team West Ham United.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

It resolves as something more melancholic, a game-like story built for contemplation.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2026

In “The Rest of Our Lives,” Tom is a modern melancholic, and some of the stops on his journey are to see people he wistfully associates with his youth.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

In effect, Bublé wins the holiday-music race by virtue of his entire seasonal catalog, with lighter and melancholic songs alike.

From MarketWatch Dec. 24, 2025

Take The Great Gatsby, for instance—the woman’s melancholic face against the city lights in the distance is the perfect representation of the quiet misery of that era.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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