NYT Dictionary

MONODY

/ˈmɑnədi/
NounMON-o-dymon-o-dy · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

An ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin monodia, from Ancient Greek μονῳδία (monōidía).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

monophonyaccordaccordanceballadbucolicchantchimechimingconcertconcord

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024, 2025.

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