melancholy
/ˈmelənkəli//ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/
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Difficulty LevelExpert
Sophisticated vocabulary
Word FrequencyModerate
Occasionally encountered
Syllables4
Complex pronunciation
Analysis:
- • Advanced vocabulary
- • Multiple syllables (4)
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.
adjective
1. Affected with great sadness or depression.
"Melancholy people don't talk much."
Synonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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