depression

Definition

  • noun: a state of feeling sad
  • noun: the angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon
  • synonyms: schmerz, slough of despond, abasement

Examples

  • He grew up during 'the (Great) Depression'. [=the 1930s, when the U.S. and many other countries were in a very bad depression]

  • After several years of an economic boom, it looks as though we may be heading toward a 'depression'.

  • Many people suffer from clinical 'depression' for years before being diagnosed.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You know what they do in there? Did you see Cuck oo's Nest? They put those electrodes in your head. It's not really a mental institution. It's more like a depression clinic. She went out to Woodhaven and checked herself in. I'm sick over this. - Who told you this? - Her roommate. I've driven women (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2