tuneful
/'tju:nful/
Definition
Adjective 1. Having a pleasant, melodious sound; characterized by a pleasing tune or melody. - Describes music, sounds, or voices that are harmonious and easy to listen to.
Usage
The adjective "tuneful" is used to describe sounds, especially music or singing, that are melodious and pleasant to the ear. It emphasizes the quality of having a clear, agreeable melody.
Examples
- The bird's song was surprisingly tuneful and complex.
- She hummed a simple but tuneful melody while she worked.
- The composer is known for writing tuneful and memorable symphonies.
- Compared to the noisy construction, the distant piano practice was a tuneful relief.
Advanced Usage
- "Tunefulness" (noun): The quality of being tuneful.
- The tunefulness of the choir's performance brought tears to my eyes.
- Used in comparative and superlative forms: more tuneful, most tuneful.
- The second movement is even more tuneful than the first.
- This is the most tuneful piece on the entire album.
Variants and Related Words
- Tunefully (adverb): In a tuneful manner.
- The children sang tunefully.
- Tuneless (adjective): Opposite of tuneful; not melodious.
- His tuneless whistling was quite annoying.
Synonyms
- Melodious
- Melodic
- Musical
- Harmonious
- Lyrical
Antonyms
- Tuneless
- Discordant
- Cacophonous
- Unmelodious
Adjective
-
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
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