cyamelide

/saɪˈæmɪlaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a person who is melancholic or given to excessive daydreaming.

“The 19th-century poet was known for his cyamelide nature and his ability to weave complex, melancholic tales.”

Synonyms

  • dreamer
  • melancholic

Antonyms

  • optimist
  • realist