Mel"an*chol`i*ly (?), adv. In a melancholy manner.
Mel"an*chol`i*ness, n. The state or quality of being melancholy.
Hallywell.
Mel`an*cho"li*ous (?), a. [Cf. OF. melancholieux.] Melancholy. [R.]
Milton.
Mel"an*chol*ist (?), n. One affected with melancholy or dejection.
[Obs.] Glanvill.
Mel"an*cho*lize (?), v. i. To become gloomy or dejected in mind.
Barrow.
Mel"an*cho*lize, v. t. To make melancholy.
Mel"an*chol*y (?), n. [OE. melancolie, F. mélancolie, L. melancholia,
fr. Gr. &?;; me`las, -anos, black + &?; gall, bile. See Malice, and 1st
Gall.]
1. Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable
time; deep dejection; gloominess. Shak.
2. Great and continued depression of spirits, amounting to mental
unsoundness; melancholia.
3. Pensive maditation; serious thoughtfulness. [Obs.] "Hail, divinest
Melancholy !" Milton.