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

The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Supported by piano, bass and drums, the quartet blended jazz, soul and groove-driven improvisation, with Tillotson’s rich voice and melodic flute lines creating a distinctive sound. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Their 2016 debut full-length Northern Lights was incredibly melodic with tons of hip-hop influence, even beyond its features with Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Styles P. — Kat Bein, SPIN, 7 July 2026

These filings offer no melodic details, nothing rhythmic, nothing harmonic or structural. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 2026

Lady Lava’s melodic comedy sets up the funniest version of the instrumental that’s taking off in Trinidad this summer. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026

Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects. — Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

Bassist Dominic DiGesu and drummer Max Bassin make up a top-notch rhythm section, while guitarist Emily Green constantly solos, sometimes doubling Winter’s playing, other times providing melodic riffs. — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026