MELANCHOLY Synonyms
There are 18 synonyms of the word
melancholy.
(exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word melancholy. (close relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word melancholy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MELANCHOLY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | somber | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | blue | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | dejected | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | depressed | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 5 | despondent | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | downcast | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 7 | downhearted | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | gloomy | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | low-spirited | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | mournful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | pensive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | sad | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | sorrowful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | sorrowing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | woeful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | melancholic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | sombre | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 18 | black bile | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For MELANCHOLY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
melancholy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
sadness
depression
emotion
feeling
humor
humour
mood
unhappiness
Phrases (3)
bodily fluidbody fluidliquid body substance
