† melanˈcholicly,adv.Obs. [f. melancholic a. + -ly2.] In a melancholy manner. 1607T. Walkington Opt. Glasse xii. 130 An aliment vnto the parts which are melancholikly qualified, as the bones, grisles, sinewes, &c.1631R. Bolton Comf. Affl. Consc. (1640) 202 Men are melancholikely grieved.