melodious
/mi'loudjəs/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a pleasant and tuneful sound; containing or characterized by pleasing melody. This describes sounds, especially music or singing, that are sweet-sounding and harmonious to the ear.
- Having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune. This emphasizes the quality of being musical and agreeable in sound.
Usage
The word "melodious" is used to describe sounds that are pleasant, tuneful, and often sweet. It is commonly applied to music, singing, birdsong, voices, or instruments. It is a formal and positive adjective.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She has a wonderfully melodious voice.
- The melodious notes of the piano filled the concert hall.
- We woke up to the melodious sound of birds singing outside our window.
Advanced Usage
- "melodious to the ear": a more descriptive phrase emphasizing the sensory pleasure of the sound.
- The folk song was simple but melodious to the ear.
Variants and Related Words
- Melody (n): A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.
- He composed a beautiful melody.
- Melodiously (adv): In a melodious manner.
- The soprano sang melodiously.
- Melodiousness (n): The quality of being melodious.
- The melodiousness of her speech was captivating.
Synonyms
- Tuneful: Having a pleasing tune; melodious.
- Harmonious: Forming a pleasing or consistent whole; tuneful.
- Musical: Having a pleasant sound; melodious and tuneful.
- Lilting: (Of a voice or tune) characterized by a pleasant, rising and falling rhythm.
Antonyms
- Discordant: (Of sounds) harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony.
- Cacophonous: Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
- Unmelodious: Not melodious; lacking a pleasing tune.
Adjective
- containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
- the melodious song of a meadowlark
- having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune