May 07, 2027
Melancholy
nounDefinition
A deep, reflective sadness. The best melancholy is a companion to wisdom, not an obstacle to it.
Example Sentence
“A sweet melancholy tinged the last pages of her novel in a way that readers found deeply moving.”
Etymology
From Greek melankholia, from melas (black) + khole (bile).
Scrabble Score
M3E1L1A1N1C3H4O1L1Y4
MELANCHOLY scores 20 points in Scrabble.
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