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

• euphonious
• lyric
• lyrical
• mellifluent
• mellifluous
• mellow
• melodic
• musical

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

Zambrano’s sweet, melodious voice is beautifully complemented by Noreh’s velvety tones. —Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025

People hurrying by spoke in melodious foreign languages. —New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025

Music does in deed play a big role in the trailer, which shows off a rural Jim Crow Era South setting and sees Black people cutting loose in melodious and carnal celebration. —Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025

The king of hooks, timestamps, and melodious raps, minus his hitmaker aura and reference tracks, is found…lacking. —Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th 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