Asked by david

The scene was melancholy. The mourners wore various shades of black, and they had tears in their eyes.

What is the meaning of the word melancholy in the selection above?
A.
still
B.
victorious
C.
gloomy
D.
loud

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. gloomy

The context (mourners in black with tears) indicates sadness, so "melancholy" means sad or gloomy.