Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
Affected with great sadness or depression.
Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
A source of comfort or consolation.
To allay or assuage.
To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
To take comfort; to be cheered.