Words that rhyme with melancholy

Melancholy is a 4-syllable word with 237 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abnormally, abysmally, accidentally. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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

1 syllable

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?

abnormally
in an abnormal manner; "they were behaving abnormally"; "his blood pressure was abnormally low"
abysmally
in a terrible manner; "she sings terribly"
accidentally
without advance planning; "they met accidentally" of a minor or subordinate nature
anomaly
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule a person who is unusual (astronomy) position of a planet as
balmily
in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"

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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 abnormally, abysmally, accidentally 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.

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