Melancholy
/ˈmelənkəli/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:23 pts10 letters
Definition of Melancholy
noun
- Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
- Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
adjective
- Affected with great sadness or depression.
"Melancholy people don't talk much."
Anagrams of Melancholy
No exact anagrams found for "melancholy". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
m3
e1
l1
a1
n1
c3
h4
o1
l1
y4
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Melancholy
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Melancholy"
Melancholy is a 10-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Melancholy" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "melancholy" is a high-scoring word.