songful
/'sɔɳful/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Richly melodious; full of song or melody: Describes something that has a quality of being musical, tuneful, or characterized by a pleasant, flowing succession of sounds, often reminiscent of singing.
Usage
The adjective "songful" is used to describe sounds, voices, or music that are exceptionally tuneful, lyrical, and pleasing to the ear. It emphasizes a richness and fullness of melody.
Examples
- The notes of the nightingale filled the quiet evening air.
- Her voice was soft and , captivating everyone in the room.
- The composer is known for his and expressive symphonies.
Advanced Usage
- "songful quality": Refers to the characteristic of being melodious.
- The piece's songful quality made it an instant favorite with the audience.
- "songful lament": A mournful expression that is nevertheless musical and tuneful.
- The cello played a songful lament for the fallen hero.
Variants and Related Words
- Song (n): A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
- Songfulness (n): The quality or state of being songful.
- The songfulness of her composition was undeniable.
Synonyms
- Melodious: Pleasant-sounding; musical.
- Lyrical: Expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way; songlike.
- Tuneful: Having a pleasing tune; melodious.
Antonyms
- Discordant: Lacking harmony or agreement; harsh and unpleasant sounding.
- Unmelodious: Not melodious; lacking a pleasing tune.