2006-07-14 10:44:23 · 9 answers · asked by Grimm 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The root derivation of the word, "black bile", leaves no room for doubt as to the intent of the original meaning.
But you're right, it does have a more pleasant phonetic quality. Perhaps the famous tune 'Melancholy Baby" has influenced us to see it more bittersweetly.
You have the soul of a poet.
2006-07-14 11:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it almost sounds musical. But being melancholy for long periods of time isn't a pretty thing at all.
2006-07-14 11:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a beautiful word. One of my favorite words is delicatessen. I just love the ring to it!
2006-07-14 10:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by tampamar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the Smashing Pumpkins abt one of their albums/songs: Mellon..sumting.You are spot on (I presume)gal!
2006-07-16 02:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by life_boat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer "defenestrate" which is the act of throwing something out the window.
2006-07-14 11:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I have to agree with you. It has a darkly beautiful sound to it.
2006-07-14 12:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by autumnfaerie8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I like melon and I like collies.
So if you put them together, tha's even better.
2006-07-14 10:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by Mike S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is.....just like melancholy girl.
2006-07-14 11:15:02 · answer #8 · answered by itty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-14 10:47:48 · answer #9 · answered by c_aldridge57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋