Clues for the word "MELANCHOLY"
We've had 21 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 22 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on December 02, 2022.
Definition of melancholy
- n. - Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
- n. - Great and continued depression of spirits, amounting to mental unsoundness; melancholia.
- n. - Pensive maditation; serious thoughtfulness.
- n. - Ill nature.
- a. - Depressed in spirits; dejected; gloomy dismal.
- a. - Producing great evil and grief; causing dejection; calamitous; afflictive; as, a melancholy event.
- a. - Somewhat deranged in mind; having the jugment impaired.
- a. - Favorable to meditation; somber.
Referring Clues
- Blue state
- Start of a Frank McKinney Hubbard observation
- Blue state?
- Low
- Low spirits
- What is 6? 2 says "fruit and veg"
- One calmly adapted, accepting husband 8
- Gloomy
- Sad - tendency to depression
- Sad(ness)
- *Fruit for dog, say
- Brave officer retaining vigour has blessed a 10 (26)'s subject
- Blue state?
- Sadness, gloom
- Gloomy, sad
- George, writer on music and film, retains endless security with 26 by 10
- Spirit imbues leader of ceremonies with sacred 24 down
- Fruit and veg picked up, as down
- SEE HEADER
- Feeling BLUE
- 22-Across, emotionally
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - December 02, 2022
- Evening Standard Easy - December 02, 2016
- Guardian Quick - July 03, 2015
- Guardian Prize - May 09, 2015
- Guardian Prize - August 16, 2014
- Guardian Speedy - November 03, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - January 01, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - July 02, 2012
- Chronicle of Higher Education - September 09, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - April 19, 2011
- USA Today - February 01, 2011
- Netword - May 30, 2009
- Guardian Speedy - March 29, 2009
- LA Times - March 20, 2009
- Guardian Quick - September 16, 2007
- New York Times - November 07, 2006
- Guardian Quick - June 11, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - October 21, 2005
- Guardian Speedy - April 25, 2004
- Washington Post - February 19, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - January 09, 2003
- Guardian Prize - November 03, 2001