237+ Words that rhyme with melancholy

Melancholy is a 4-syllable word with 237 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bialy, brolly, kigali. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of melancholy

adjective
  1. characterized by or causing or expressing sadness; "growing more melancholy every hour"; "her melancholic smile"; "we acquainted him with the melancholy truth"
  2. grave or even gloomy in character; "solemn and mournful music"; "a suit of somber black"; "a somber mood"
noun
  1. a feeling of thoughtful sadness

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Examples of "melancholy" in lyrics

See how melancholy is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Mutations fade to inner ???, the name is Melancholy"
    Living Legends f/ Abstract Rude — You Hear About It
  • "Extra ounce of melancholy"
    Scarub f/ Eligh — Matters of the Heart
  • "So have the nerve to ask me why I'm so melancholy"
    Scarub — Complications

What do these rhymes mean?

bengali
of or relating to or characteristic of Bengal or its people
bialy
flat crusty-bottomed onion roll
brolly
colloquial terms for an umbrella
kigali
the national capital and largest city of Rwanda; located in central Rwanda
somali
of or relating to the African republic of Somalia or its people or their language and culture

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "melancholy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bialy, brolly, kigali create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "melancholy" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with melancholy?
Words that rhyme with melancholy include: bialy, brolly, kigali, somali, bengali, trolley, mexicali, ali, cali, colly, and 227 more.
How many syllables does melancholy have?
Melancholy has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with melancholy?
There are 237 words that rhyme with melancholy: 237 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for melancholy in a song?
The strongest rhymes for melancholy in songwriting are bialy, brolly, kigali. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with melancholy?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with melancholy include bialy, brolly, kigali, somali, bengali. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: collie; 1-syllable: bialy, brolly; 2-syllable: kigali, somali. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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