Synonyms for

Melo

Verb / ˈmeləʊ / Another word for melo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Melo is not a commonly used word, but it can be a name or a shortened form of the word 'melody'.

Synonyms & similar words

tune song harmony music strain aria ballad chant chorus hymn melody psalm sound theme vocal warble whistle carol lullaby

Synonyms by register

Formal

melancholy somber plaintive lugubrious

Informal

sad down gloomy blue bummed out

Literary

woeful doleful mournful

Antonyms

joyful cheerful happy lighthearted upbeat merry

Common collocations

  • melo tune
  • melo song
  • melo music
  • melo feeling
  • melo mood
  • melo expression

Word family

noun melodrama
adjective melodramatic

Usage note

The word 'melo' is a colloquial shortening of 'melodramatic' or 'melancholy'. It is primarily used informally to describe something overly dramatic or sad.

Example sentences

  1. I love listening to Melo's music.
  2. Melo has a beautiful voice.
  3. Can you play that Melo on the piano?
  4. The Melo of the birds in the morning is so peaceful.

Quotes

  • Music is the Melo of life.
  • Let the Melo guide your heart.
  • In every Melo, there is a story.

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