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melancholicness of the picture vs melancholy of the picture

Both phrases are correct, but 'melancholy of the picture' is more commonly used and sounds more natural. 'Melancholicness of the picture' is grammatically correct but less common in everyday language.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 562 views

melancholicness of the picture

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase refers to the state of being melancholic or sad that is portrayed in the picture.

Alternatives:

  • melancholy of the picture
  • sadness of the picture
  • gloominess of the picture
  • sorrowfulness of the picture
  • mournfulness of the picture

melancholy of the picture

This phrase is commonly used in English and sounds more natural.

This phrase refers to the feeling of melancholy or sadness conveyed by the picture.
  • Jan 10, 2014 ... Certainly the melancholy of the picture is tempered, perhaps dominated by a positive calm, if not the bliss which the poem “Rosalie” insists is ...
  • Dec 6, 2014 ... I love the colour balance and general melancholy of the picture. :thumbsup: Reply · :iconvarshavijayan: VarshaVijayan Featured By Owner Dec ...
  • Sep 18, 2011 ... It was a rainy day and now the melancholy of the picture seems appropriate. R.I.P. tree. Takoushtree. Posted at 03:41 PM in About Beirut, photo ...
  • Sep 18, 2011 ... It was a rainy day and now the melancholy of the picture seems appropriate. R.I.P. tree. Takoushtree. Posted at 03:41 PM in About Beirut, photo ...

Alternatives:

  • melancholic aspect of the picture
  • sadness in the picture
  • gloom in the picture
  • sorrow in the picture
  • mournful tone of the picture

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