verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

depressed, melancholy, saddened

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Example Sentences

Example:He was depressed by the lack of response to his proposal.

Definition:Feeling or showing a low mood, often as a result of disappointment, frustration, or sadness.

From depressed

Example:She was melancholy as she stood alone in her garden.

Definition:Feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness.

From melancholy

Example:The news saddened them deeply.

Definition:Feeling sorrow or grief; dejected.

From saddened