Depressive
Depressive adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: the depressive air of a dingy barroom where locals went to drown their sorrows
Sullen and depressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sullen" instead an adjective "Depressive".
Sullen
Sullen adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral
Depressive and sullen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Depressive" instead an adjective "Sullen".
Nearby Word: sullenly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- A sullen, depressive mage; an awkward young swordswoman-in-training; a trouble-loving demon boy: Not the finest of heroes, perhaps... but if the stakes are high enough, they'll learn.
Source: Fanfic Recs / .hack
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