B1 — Intermediateadjective
malinconico
melancholic, wistful
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
melanconicotristenostalgicopensierosomalinconioso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
allegrogioiosospensieratoeuforicovivace
Usage note
'Nostalgico' adds a longing for the past. 'Pensieroso' implies being lost in thought. 'Malinconico' describes a deeper, more lingering sadness.
Example
"La canzone aveva una melodia malinconica che mi commuoveva."
"The song had a melancholic melody that moved me."
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