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depressive Synonyms

Another word for depressive

Choosing another word for depressive depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, characterized by, or suffering from psychological depression.

Usage Example

"The patient sought therapy after experiencing several severe melancholic episodes over the winter."

Strong
melancholic
dysthymic
despondent
Weak
gloomy

• noun (Context 2)

A person who suffers from clinical depression or has a predisposition toward depressive episodes.

Usage Example

"Support groups provide a safe environment where depressives can share their experiences without judgment."

Strong
melancholic

• adjective (Context 3)

Tending to lower, reduce, or hold down activity, value, or vitality.

Usage Example

"Rising interest rates had a noticeably depressant effect on the local housing market."

Strong
depressant
inhibitory
suppressive
dampening

Opposites of depressive

The opposite of depressive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

manic
stimulative
euphoric
invigorating
cheerful
buoyant
upbeat
See all opposites of depressive

• Nearby Words

depressing
depressingly
depression
depressive
depressor
depressurize
deprivation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Depressive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/depressive
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