Definition of depressive

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de·pres·sive

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v) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Tending to depress or lower.
Depressing; gloomy: "Americans entertained the depressive thought that they had ceased to be themselves" (Lance Morrow).
Of or relating to psychological depression.

NOUN:

A person suffering from psychological depression.

OTHER FORMS:
de·pressive·ly(Adverb), de·pressive·ness(Noun)

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