Melancholy and Schmaltz

Melancholy

Melancholy noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Schmaltz and melancholy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schmaltz" instead a noun "Melancholy".

Nearby Words: melancholic, melancholia

Schmaltz

Schmaltz noun - Something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental.
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Melancholy and schmaltz are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Melancholy" instead a noun "Schmaltz".

Nearby Word: schmaltzy
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