What does "melancholy" mean?

MELANCHOLY means: Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

What is the definition of "melancholy"?

The definition of MELANCHOLY: Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

How do you pronounce "melancholy"?

"MELANCHOLY" is pronounced /ˈmelənkəli/. It has 10 letters.

What are synonyms for "melancholy"?

Synonyms for MELANCHOLY include: melancholic.

What is another word for "melancholy"?

Another word for MELANCHOLY is melancholic. Other alternatives: see full definition above.

What part of speech is "melancholy"?

"MELANCHOLY" is primarily used as a noun.

How do you use "melancholy" in a sentence?

Example sentence using MELANCHOLY: "Melancholy people don't talk much."

How many letters does "melancholy" have?

"MELANCHOLY" has 10 letters and is pronounced /ˈmelənkəli/. It is rated hard difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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MELANCHOLY

/ˈmelənkəli/

10 lettersHard difficultynoun/ˈmelənkəli/

NOUN

1
Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
2
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

ADJ

1
Affected with great sadness or depression.
"Melancholy people don't talk much."

Synonyms

melancholic

How to use "MELANCHOLY" in a sentence

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"Melancholy people don't talk much."
Affected with great sadness or depression.…

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word MELANCHOLY. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: hard · Letters: 10 · More 10-letter words