Depressive
Depressive adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Ill and depressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ill" instead an adjective "Depressive".
Ill
Ill adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.
Usage example: the abrupt breakdown of negotiations appears to be an ill omen for this ongoing hostage situation
Depressive and ill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Depressive" instead an adjective "Ill".
Nearby Word: illness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- An odd example with Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes; he became ill while obsessing over the character realizing that he was manic depressive allowed him to start overcoming his obsession to the point where he could enjoy playing Holmes.
Source: Lost in Character - Valerian, often bought on its own and in conjunction with other herbs as a natural insomnia remedy, does work to help you sleep... and it also brings on depression in people with Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, Bipolar, and possibly even in people who were not previously ill.
Source: Spice Rack Panacea
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