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Melodious
Having a pleasant, musical sound; tuneful and agreeable to the ear.
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Imagine walking into a sunlit meadow where birds trill in perfect harmony; a gentle breeze carries a clear, singing chorus that feels like a living melody.
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Sounds Like
meh-LOH-dee-uhs
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Looks Like
Looks like melody + -ous; visually resembles the word 'melody'.
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Remember This
Melodious describes sound or voice that is pleasingly musical; it emphasizes smooth, harmonious tones rather than loudness or ornamentation.
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Other Forms
melodiousnessnoun
melodiouslyadverb
melodizeverb
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Connect With
tuneful, musical, harmonious, melodic, lilting
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Note
Use melodious for sounds or voices that are pleasantly musical. Common synonyms include tuneful and harmonious. Avoid using for harsh or grating noises. Not interchangeable with 'melodic' in all contexts—melodic describes the structure of a tune, while melodious emphasizes the overall pleasant sound.
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Examples
- The melodious bells rang across the valley, filling the air with a gentle sound.
- Her melodious voice captivated the audience from the first note.
Synonyms
tunefulmusicalharmoniousliltingmelodic
Antonyms
cacophonousdiscordantunmusical
Etymology
From Latin melodiosus, from Greek melōidios meaning 'songlike', from melos 'song' + -oid 'resembling'.
Mnemonic
MELODY + OUS: Melodious contains melody; if something is melodious, it has the quality of a melody. Visual cue: picture the word wearing a musical note as a badge.
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