as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the depressive story about a struggling artist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of depressive
In women at risk of postpartum depression, changes in peripartum levels of the neurosteroid have been associated with depressive symptoms.
—
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
It is largely characterized by manic episodes (periods of elation and hyperactivity), which are then followed by depressive episodes (sadness and depression).
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In other words, categorizing yourself in relation to others can greatly reduce depressive symptoms.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Both novels feature versions of Toews’s parents—her preternaturally optimistic and resolute mother, Elvira, and her beloved, depressive father, Melvin.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for depressive
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
It is largely characterized by manic episodes (periods of elation and hyperactivity), which are then followed by depressive episodes (sadness and depression).
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In other words, categorizing yourself in relation to others can greatly reduce depressive symptoms.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Both novels feature versions of Toews’s parents—her preternaturally optimistic and resolute mother, Elvira, and her beloved, depressive father, Melvin.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for depressive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressive
Adjective
-
Yes, there are good reasons to question NASA's long-term plans for the Artemis lunar program—the woeful cost of the Space Launch System rocket, the complexity of new commercial landers, and a bleak budget outlook.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
-
That's rather bleak, while Charlie Sheen's life has just been bonkers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
His relentless prepackaged positivity — even in the wake of depressing game day results — turned him into something of a punch line.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The depressing effect of the seasonality is somewhat offset by the ‘5’ effect.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The White House moved Thursday's 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon into the courtyard, away from the 9/11 memorial where the somber ceremony has been held for decades, in light of Kirk's killing.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
-
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Breaking free from the isolation tax isn’t just about feeling less lonely.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
-
There are a lot of lonely people out there.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
-
The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The lock screen on the Mac remains a desolate place, relative to the same area in both iOS and iPadOS—this is still a no-notifications, no-widgets zone that exists only to keep your Mac locked.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
-
While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Netflix struck gold with Wednesday, the supernatural horror-comedy centered on the sardonically morbid teenage daughter of the Addams Family.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The morbid scene was quite a shock for our trio of sleuths, and for audiences.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Because that’s the case, their actual margin opportunity is depressed.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 Sep. 2025
-
This might be because people are a bit depressed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Depressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressive. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share