wistful or melandcholy?

[Cooliegirly]

what's the difference between "wistful" and "melancholy"?

[Yankee]

Hi CG

To me, melancholy would be more generally depressed or sad than wistful. Wistful also seems more focused (i.e. a longing or yearning for something specific).
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[Cooliegirly]

Can yearning for youth be considered wistful?

[Yankee]

Hi CG

Yes, I'd say that would be fine.
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[Cooliegirly]

Ah, thanks!