melodious

me·lo·di·ous

adj \mə-ˈlō-dē-əs\

Definition of MELODIOUS

1

: having a pleasing melody

2

: of, relating to, or producing melody

— me·lo·di·ous·ly adverb

— me·lo·di·ous·ness noun

Examples of MELODIOUS

1. <preferred the melodious sounds of the woodlands to anything produced in a concert hall>
2. <a particularly melodious ringtone that was instantly recognizable>

First Known Use of MELODIOUS

14th century

Related to MELODIOUS

Synonyms: euphonious, lyrical, mellifluent, mellifluous, mellow, melodic, lyric, musical

Antonyms: unlyrical

Related Words: dulcet, golden, sweet

Near Antonyms: disconnected, staccato; discordant, dissonant, grating, harsh, inharmonious, jarring, strident, unmelodious, unmusical

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Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Rhymes with MELODIOUS

commodious