What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mopy
Example
Ever since his dog passed away, he's been feeling mopy and doesn't want to do anything. [mopy: adjective]
Example
She spent the whole day feeling mopy and didn't even leave the house. [mopy: adjective]
melancholy
Example
The melancholy tune of the piano made her feel even sadder. [melancholy: adjective]
Example
He couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy when he visited his childhood home. [melancholy: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Melancholy is less common in everyday language than mopy. Melancholy is more commonly used in literature and poetry, while mopy is more commonly used in casual conversation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mopy and melancholy?
Melancholy is more formal and has a poetic connotation, while mopy is more informal and colloquial.
