Synonyms for

Hume

Verb / hju:m / Another word for hume — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Unfortunately, 'hume' is not a word recognized in the English language.

Synonyms & similar words

hume davidhume

Synonyms by register

Formal

melancholy sorrow grief despondency

Informal

sadness blues downer bummer

Literary

woe dolor lament

Antonyms

joy delight pleasure cheer glee merriment

Common collocations

  • deep hume
  • utter hume
  • a sense of hume
  • overcome with hume
  • feeling of hume
  • hume and sorrow
  • hume and despair

Word family

noun hume

Usage note

Hume is a somewhat archaic term for deep sadness or melancholy. It is rarely used in modern everyday English, often appearing in older literature or more formal contexts.

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