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Complex emotions and subtle moods

Feelings · C2 · 16 words

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Sixteen C2 words for mixed, fleeting and intense feelings, from melancholy and rueful to jubilant and vindicated.

Level
C2
Topic
Feelings
Theme
People & me
Words
16 words with meanings and examples
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First words in the deck

  • melancholy — sad in a quiet, thoughtful way, often for no clear reason
  • forlorn — alone and unhappy, looking as if no one cares about you
  • despondent — unhappy and without hope, especially after a failure