melodious

adjective

me·​lo·​di·​ous mə-ˈlō-dē-əs 

1

: having a pleasing melody

2

: of, relating to, or producing melody

melodiously adverb

melodiousness noun

Synonyms of melodious

• melodic
• lyrical
• lyric

Examples of melodious in a Sentence

could hear the melodious sounds of the woodlands as winter gave way to spring

a particularly melodious ringtone that was instantly recognizable

Recent Examples on the Web

December’s a celebratory month showcasing our melodious melting pot of traditions, cultures, and creativity. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025

On a recent Tuesday evening inside Michigan's largest synagogue, a couple of singers took the stage as a piano player opened with a melodious intro. —Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025

Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings. —Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025

But Psych 3: This Is Gus has become his melodious swan song. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for melodious

• commodious
• odious

Kids Definition

melodious

adjective

me·​lo·​di·​ous mə-ˈlōd-ē-əs 

1

: pleasing to the ear because of melody

melodious music

2

: of, relating to, or producing melody

melodious birds

melodiously adverb

melodiousness noun