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Mia felt depressed after several lonely days at home.
What does Depressed mean?
Depressed means very sad or low in mood.
Dictionary definition
Very sad or low in mood, especially for more than a short moment.
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What does depressed mean?
Depressed means very sad or low in mood.
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WordDepressed.
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MeaningDepressed means very sad or low in mood.
ExampleExample: Mia felt depressed after several lonely days at home.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- dih · prest
- Strongest beat
- prest
- Ending
- prest
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on prest.
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Synonyms
Words like Depressed
gloomyUse when someone feels sad or low.
Antonyms
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cheerfulUse when someone feels happy and bright.
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Word family
Depressed word family
Base word
depress
noun
depression
A deep sadness or a health condition involving low mood.
adjective
depressing
Making someone feel sad or low.
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Look for clues that show a very sad or low mood.
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Depressed can describe a serious health condition too; this page explains the feeling word, not a diagnosis.
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