Depressive
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Depressive is an adjective meaning Causing depression; dispiriting.
Meaning
Causing depression; dispiriting.
More Meanings
- Affected by depression, depressed; dispirited; melancholic.
- Relating to or characteristic of depression.
- A person suffering from depression.
Word Forms
- depressives
Synonyms for depressive
Depending on context, synonyms include depresso, gloomy, sad, depressing, saddening.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depressing, saddening, gloomy, sad, depressed, mope.
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