melancholy
nounHow many syllables in melancholy?
There are 4 syllables in the word melancholy.How to pronounce melancholy:
Definition of melancholy:
- melancholy (noun):
- depression of spirits dejection
- a feeling of thoughtful sadness.
Synonyms for melancholy:
sadnessgloominessbroodinggloompensivenessweltschmerzAntonyms for melancholy:
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