depressive - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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making someone feel deeply sad or emotionally downmaking someone feel deeply sad or emotionally down

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Synonyms

heartrending depressive sad down depressing dark melancholic gloomy melancholy tragic dismal sorrowful uncheerful cheerless

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Comparative

more depressive

Superlative

most depressive

1

making someone feel deeply sad or emotionally down

The rainy weather had a depressive effect on her mood.
The loss of her beloved pet had a depressive impact on her emotional well-being.
The constant criticism from her boss created a depressive atmosphere in the workplace.
The news of the economic downturn had a depressive effect on consumer confidence.
Rainy, grey days can feel especially depressive in the winter.

Synonyms:

heartrending sad down depressing dark melancholic gloomy melancholy tragic dismal sorrowful uncheerful cheerless

2

connected to a mood disorder marked by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in daily activities

His depressive symptoms made it difficult for him to enjoy social interactions.
The depressive episode lasted for several months, requiring professional intervention.
Connected to a family history of mental health issues, his depressive condition worsened over time.
The loss of a loved one triggered her depressive mood.

Synonyms:

damp blue down in the mouth low sad downcast down woeful melancholy gloomy depressed unhappy grim