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The rainy music gave the movie a melancholic feeling.
What does Melancholic mean?
Melancholic means quietly sad or thoughtful in a serious way.
Dictionary definition
Quietly sad or thoughtful in a serious way.
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What does melancholic mean?
Melancholic means quietly sad or thoughtful in a serious way.
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Which word is closest in meaning to melancholic?
Sad is close in meaning to melancholic in this context.
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Melancholic
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mel · un · kol · ik · strongest beat: kol
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WordMelancholic.
Partadjective.
MeaningMelancholic means quietly sad or thoughtful in a serious way.
ExampleExample: The rainy music gave the movie a melancholic feeling.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mel · un · kol · ik
- Strongest beat
- kol
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kol.
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Synonyms
Words like Melancholic
sadUse for an unhappy feeling.
Antonyms
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cheerfulUse when someone feels bright and happy.
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Word family
Melancholic word family
Base word
melancholy
adverb
melancholically
In a quietly sad way.
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Melancholic is usually quieter than crying or shouting.
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