depressive
//dɪˈprɛsɪv//
Adjective
depressiveCanonical form
more depressiveComparative
most depressiveSuperlative
1
Causing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or low spirits.
The rainy weather had a depressive effect on everyone's mood.
2
Relating to or affected by clinical depression as a mental health condition.
The doctor diagnosed her with a depressive disorder.
Synonym
Noun
1
A person who suffers from depression or has a tendency toward depressive episodes.
As a depressive, she has learned to recognize the early warning signs of an episode.