Synonyms of melodic

melodic

adjective

as in lyrical

having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music

a sweetly melodic chant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lyrical
• lyric
• musical
• melodious
• mellifluous
• mellow
• euphonious
• sweet
• mellifluent
• dulcet
• golden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissonant
• disconnected
• strident
• harsh
• discordant
• unmusical
• unlyrical
• staccato
• jarring
• inharmonious
• grating
• unmelodious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of melodic

Its core 1970s grinding yet melodic bluesy approach didn’t shift when synthesizers became the rage in the 1980s or when grunge overtook the rock world in the 1990s. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Bully’s amalgam of punk, grunge and melodic alt sounds has earned it a national following over the course of the past ten years. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026

Bright synths, electronic drums and an enormous chorus give the track its rush, while Justin Bieber’s melodic delivery keeps it light and buoyant. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Scorpios suits melodic sets that gather slowly through sunset, while SantAnna books larger house names for pool-scale productions. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Over the course of about a half hour on stage, Shonen Knife fed their Ramones like punk sensibility through a Beach Boys lens, producing a unique brand of jangly, melodic, hooky punk rock complete with gorgeous live harmonies. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Angels is relentless, melodic, and aggressive—Pocket Pet and Achilles are standouts—a darkly feverish run of glitchy and tense soundscapes. — Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Neither part has quite enough melodic interest for me personally. — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Lenae’s vocals have always been fluid; widening her repertoire just unlocks more melodic possibilities. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026