melodious

adjective

mə-ˈlō-dē-əs How to pronounce melodious (audio)
Definition of melodiousnext
1
as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music could hear the melodious sounds of the woodlands as winter gave way to spring

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2
as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes a particularly melodious ringtone that was instantly recognizable

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Recent Examples of melodious Both punk anthems and melodious tunes can be played on AM/FM CD and cassette stereo. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2025 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 Here's what to know about the city's annual melodious shindigs. — Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for melodious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodious
  1. melodic
  2. symphonic
  3. lyrical
  4. musical
  5. lyric
  6. tuneful
  7. rhythmic
Adjective
  • 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, 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
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • Though the song is heavily acoustic, its distorted guitar solos hail squarely from the realm of harder rock, and the artificial choirs that seep in toward the end seem to call out to the symphonic citadels of the Norwegian black metallers.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • Running through July 25 in various locales across town and famously covering myriad genres — jazz, big band, folk, bluegrass, pop, piano, chamber music, opera and symphonic — this year’s programming focuses on Beethoven.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • While certain songs successfully couple lyrical and musical prowess to arrive at a stirring destination, not every track is quite as ambitious.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • In December and January, ZBB swapped sheds for Las Vegas’ Sphere with an eight-show residency that interwove captivating visuals with thoughtful lyrical storytelling.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • The brainchild of founding guitarist and musical director Michael Sanders, One Tribe Nation has cooked up a musical stew that reflects the diversity of Los Angeles, California for over two decades.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The musical brought in $823,972 across just seven performances (the July 13 performance was cancelled), compared to the prior week’s $766,808 across eight performances.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Definition of musical
Adjective
  • On July 13, Grande all but confirmed their reconciliation in her lyric change.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • At the time, a rep for Grande did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment regarding the lyric change.
    — Travis Cronin, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • This new 20-minute epic was the band’s Crazy Horse moment, their idea of a rock anthem that starts with a tuneful, melancholy song and then proceeds to deconstruct it with loud report.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of tuneful
Adjective
  • The microphones pick up the rhythmic thwack of leather on leather as Zizou executes a series of short passes with teammates.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • There is the rhythmic, at times monotonous pattern of the minor-league baseball season.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of rhythmic

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