Melancholy
Yes, melancholy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
What does melancholy mean?
noun
- a feeling of thoughtful sadness
- a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
- a humor that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy
adjective
- characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
growing more melancholy every hour
- grave or even gloomy in character
solemn and mournful music
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for melancholy
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 20 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of melancholy
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MELANCHOLY.
Words you can make from melancholy
Frequently asked questions
Is melancholy a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Melancholy is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is melancholy worth in Scrabble?
Melancholy is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does melancholy mean?
Melancholy means: a feeling of thoughtful sadness.