schwermütig

melancholic

adjective SHVAIR-mue-tikh Less Common

Also means

gloomy

Usage Note

schwermütig is the adjective to Schwermut, describing a heavy, brooding melancholy. It is weightier than traurig (sad), suggesting a persistent disposition, as in eine schwermütige Melodie.

Examples

"Die Musik klang schwermütig und düster."

Natural Translation

The music sounded melancholic and gloomy.

Literal Translation

The music sounded melancholic and gloomy.

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