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MELANCHOLY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Melancholy.

How to pronounce melancholy:

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Melancholy - as a noun

A constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed

A humor that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black bile

Melancholy - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by or causing or expressing sadness

Example: "Growing more melancholy every hour"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
melancholic

Grave or even gloomy in character

Example: "A suit of somber black"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sombersombre

Melancholy - as an adjective

Affected with great sadness or depression.

Example: "Melancholy people don't talk much."

Example Sentences

"He couldn't shake off his melancholy after the breakup."
"The song evoked a sense of melancholy in her."
"She found solace in writing poetry about her melancholy."
"The gray skies and rainy weather added to her melancholy."
"He couldn't escape the melancholy of his past."
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Word Game Points

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

MELANCHOLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is MELANCHOLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, melancholy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MELANCHOLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is MELANCHOLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, melancholy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MELANCHOLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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