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DEPRESSIVE

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Depressive.

Depressive - as a noun

Someone suffering psychological depression

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diseased personsick personsufferer14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Depressive - as an adjective

Causing depression; dispiriting.

Affected by depression, depressed; dispirited; melancholic.

Relating to or characteristic of depression.

Example Sentences

"The therapist diagnosed him with a major depressive disorder."
"She has been prescribed medication to help with her depressive symptoms."
"Many people suffering from depression prefer to join support groups for depressives."
"The novel explores the inner thoughts and struggles of a depressive."
"He has experienced multiple episodes of being in a depressive state."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPRESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, depressive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPRESSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DEPRESSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depressive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRESSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DEPRESSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depressive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRESSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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