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Meaning of melancholically
The primary meaning of "melancholically" is in a melancholic manner, feeling or expressing sadness or sorrow.
Etymology of melancholically
The word "melancholically" originates from the adjective "melancholic", which is derived from the Greek word "melancholia", meaning "black bile", referring to one of the four fluid-like substances believed to be responsible for emotions and personality in ancient medical theory.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person's emotional state or mood.
Synonyms
somberly
mournfully
sorrowfully
gloomily
pensively
wistfully
regretfully
sadly
unhappily
depressingly
morosely
bleakly
despairingly
hopelessly
despondently
dejectedly
dismally
drearily
glumly
dolefully
plaintively
mournfully
lamentably
tragically
pitifully
patheticly
ruefully
resignedly
fatalistically
pessimistically
Definitions
- In a melancholic manner, feeling or expressing sadness or sorrow
- * With a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow, often without a specific cause
Usage Examples
- She spoke melancholically about her past experiences, reflecting on the difficulties she had faced.
- * The old, abandoned house stood melancholically on the hill, a reminder of happier times.
Antonyms
cheerfully
happily
joyfully
optimistically
hopefully
positively
brightly
cheerily
blithely
lightheartedly
airily
jovially
humorously
comically
amusingly
hilariously
entertainingly
delightfully
thrilledly
ecstatically
euphorically