1. relating to or causing depression or sadness
2. relating to or suffering from clinical depression
Usage: medical

1. a person who suffers from depression
Usage: medical

Examples

• The rainy weather created a depressive atmosphere in the house.
• She was diagnosed with depressive disorder last year.
• The movie’s depressive tone made everyone feel sad.
• He exhibited depressive symptoms after losing his job.
• The therapist specialized in treating depressive patients.
• Her depressive episodes lasted for weeks at a time.