1. A deep, profound, and overwhelming sense of sadness, gloom, and pensiveness
The intense melancholy of the poem reflects the author's despair during wartime.
A melancolia intensa do poema reflete o desespero do autor durante a guerra.
2. A state of dark, contemplative sorrow that permeates one's emotional state
She was overcome by intense melancholy after receiving the devastating news.
Ela foi tomada por melancolia intensa após receber a notícia devastadora.