MELANCHOLY

/ˈmelənkəli/ ► audio Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 23

Scrabble letter values: M3E1L1A1N1C3H4O1L1Y4 = 20

Definition

  1. adjective characterized by or causing or expressing sadness. — synonyms: melancholic
  2. adjective grave or even gloomy in character. — synonyms: somber, sombre
  3. noun a feeling of thoughtful sadness.
  4. noun a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed.
  5. noun a humor that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy. — synonyms: black_bile

Examples

  • “growing more melancholy every hour”
  • “her melancholic smile”
  • “we acquainted him with the melancholy truth”

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