Melancholy(noun/adjective)
A deep, long-lasting sadness or gloomy mood; a feeling of pensive sorrow. (???? ????? ?? ????? ?? ?????)
Synonyms: Sadness, Gloom, Dejection, Despondency
Antonyms: Joy, Cheerfulness, Happiness, Elation
Example: After the festival ended, a quiet melancholy settled over the empty streets.
Trick to remember: Melancholy ko yaad rakho like “mail aankh-holy ho gayi” – jab aankhon mein dukh ke aansu aa jayein, mood becomes melancholy.
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