melancholies

mel·an·chol·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mel-uh n-kol-ee]
- /ˈmɛl ənˌkɒl i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mel-uh n-kol-ee]
- /ˈmɛl ənˌkɒl i/

Definitions of melancholies word

noun plural melancholies a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression. 1
noun plural melancholies sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness. 1
noun plural melancholies Archaic. the condition of having too much black bile, considered in ancient and medieval medicine to cause gloominess and depression. black bile. 1
adjective melancholies affected with, characterized by, or showing melancholy; mournful; depressed: a melancholy mood. 1
adjective melancholies causing melancholy or sadness; saddening: a melancholy occasion. 1
adjective melancholies soberly thoughtful; pensive. 1

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Origin of melancholies

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English melancholie < Late Latin melancholia < Greek melancholía condition of having black bile, equivalent to melan- melan- + chol(ḗ) bile + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Melancholies

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adjective

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melancholies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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