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 People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers. — Logan S. James, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026 Produced by Haze and The Rudeboyz, the song is a modern-day reggaetón track fused with hard-hitting perreo melodies backed by Calderón and Álvarez’s melodious vocals. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026 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 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
  • Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2026
  • His style, reminiscent of Nick Cave, is incantatory, and the result is that the not-especially-melodic songs tend to bleed into each other with a sameness that ultimately proves monotonous.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • From a symphonic stage in Dallas comes the story of a tragedy that struck a nation in its heart.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But Hynde makes the song as accusatory, and grandly symphonic, as a great Phil Spector track.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • Yet, as with many of Swift’s exes, Hiddleston will forever and always provide some sort of lyrical stimulus.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Some collaborators wanted to talk first, establishing a concept and lyrical world before anyone touched the melody.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • Jalen Brunson is hosting the season premiere with Katseye as the musical guest.
    — William Earl, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Next week, Dakota Johnson will host with Turnstile as the musical act.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of musical
Adjective
  • This Special puzzle features lyric references, cultural landmarks and even historic events tied to Dylan.
    — Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Richardson discusses how his early fascination with science and his enjoyment of science fiction has influenced his poetry and considers the way his aphorisms counterbalance his more lyric poems.
    — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • This strophic song in five verses conveys the journeyman’s joyfulness through a jaunty, tuneful vocal line over a steadily striding piano accompaniment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of tuneful
Adjective
  • Using gentle, rhythmic movements, an MLD therapist guides fluid around areas where lymph nodes or vessels have been damaged or removed.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As the rhythmic clicking of a dozen sewing machines echoes through his small workshop, Ainé Pathé Ouédraogo weaves through the room, checking seams and hems.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhythmic

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“Melodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodious. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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