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Mia felt melancholy before the class game started.
What does Melancholy mean?
Melancholy means a gentle, thoughtful sadness.
Dictionary definition
a quiet, thoughtful sadness that may last for a while.
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The story character seemed melancholy after the surprise news.
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What does melancholy mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to melancholy?
Sadness is close in meaning to melancholy.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for melancholy?
Joy contrasts with melancholy.
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mel · un · kol · ee · strongest beat: mel
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WordMelancholy.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningMelancholy means a gentle, thoughtful sadness.
ExampleExample: Mia felt melancholy before the class game started.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mel · un · kol · ee
- Strongest beat
- mel
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mel.
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joyCan be used as a contrast for melancholy in some contexts.
cheerfulnessCan be used as a contrast for melancholy in some contexts.
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melancholy
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melancholic
Feeling melancholy.
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