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mélomane

music lover

Definition & meaning

A mélomane is a person who has a passionate love for music. It describes an individual who is deeply enthusiastic about music, often possessing a refined taste or a strong desire to listen to and study musical compositions.

Grammar & Word origin

The word mélomane functions as a noun (masculine or feminine) and can also be used as an adjective.

It is formed from two Greek roots:

mélos: meaning "song" or "melody".
mania: meaning "madness" or "excessive enthusiasm".

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

amateur de musique
passionné
mélophile

Antonyms:

amusique (someone who is indifferent to or incapable of appreciating music)

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Examples

Mon frère est un vrai mélomane.noun

My brother is a real music lover.

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