melodic

adjective

Definition of melodicnext
as in lyrical
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music a sweetly melodic chant

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Recent Examples of melodic Metalcore band brings gothic imagery, industrial influences and melodic elements. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodic
  1. lyrical
  2. lyric
  3. musical
Adjective
  • Making Shakespeare’s plays accessible is a noble goal, but there are other ways to go about this beyond modernizing the text and diluting its lyrical beauty and nuance.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Even today Guadalajara's most forward-looking designers continue to experiment with these deeply rooted tropes, from the lyrical modulation of their city's radiant light to the proud application of local oficios.
    — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • Entertainment Weekly reached out to Grande’s reps for comment at the time of the initial lyric changes.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Madonna asked the crowd — before the studio version rolled out in the days that followed, complete with lyric videos featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the Amsterdam event.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • The spot was a parody commercial promoting the musical group’s ability to perform anywhere, from Wendy’s grand openings to Bar Mitzvahs.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The home release comes less than two months after the musical adventure opened in theaters on July 10.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of musical

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mellows (out)
melodic
melodies
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“Melodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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