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Meaning of melancholily in English:

melancholily

adverb

  • In a melancholy manner; melancholically.

Pronunciation

melancholily

/ˈmɛlənkɒlɪli/ /ˈmɛləŋkɒlɪli/

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Cromwell (d. 1540), royal minister. From melancholy + -ly.