melodious

[ muh-loh-dee-uhs ]

adjective

1. of the nature of or characterized by melody; tuneful.
2. producing melody; sweet-sounding; musical.

melodious

/ mɪˈləʊdɪəs /

adjective

1. having a tune that is pleasant to the ear
2. of or relating to melody; melodic

Derived Forms

• meˈlodiousness, noun
• meˈlodiously, adverb

Other Words From

• me·lodi·ous·ly adverb
• me·lodi·ous·ness noun
• nonme·lodi·ous adjective
• nonme·lodi·ous·ly adverb
• nonme·lodi·ous·ness noun
• over·me·lodi·ous adjective
• over·me·lodi·ous·ly adverb
• over·me·lodi·ous·ness noun
• unme·lodi·ous adjective
• unme·lodi·ous·ly adverb
• unme·lodi·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of melodious¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word melōdiōsus. See melody, -ous

Example Sentences

The story of a high-spirited, aspiring theater writer named Usher whose neuroses take melodious, corporeal form, the musical is being buffed by director Stephen Brackett to what is hoped will be a long-running sheen for Times Square.

From Washington Post

Laughter can take on greater complexity with the vibration of vocal folds and a more melodious sound if vowels are heard.

From Science News

Historically ornithologists believed that the majority of female birds lacked musical chops, but the Northern cardinal is a melodious exception.

From Popular-Science

The book is persuasively rendered by narrator Bahni Turpin in her quiet, melodious voice, as she calls upon her remarkable mastery of accents.

From Washington Post

Sophisticated, nuanced, melodious pop music, that sweeps you away.

From The Daily Beast

Despite the beautiful, limpid looks, and melodious voice, Fraser has always possessed a steely determination to do things her way.

From The Daily Beast

They're haunting, melodious, and mysterious—definitely attention-grabbers and stylishly unique.

From The Daily Beast

A desire for happiness is our common heritage, he was saying in his richly melodious voice.

From Project Gutenberg

The first movement of the suite was entitled Pity, and the music flowed like melodious tears.

From Project Gutenberg

The following second the silence was broken for the first time by her clear burst of light, melodious laughter.

From Project Gutenberg

The singing in the galleries and below is full, if not very sweet; is spirited and generously expressed if not so melodious.

From Project Gutenberg

The orchestra, including the singers, numbered about 50, and the melodious din they created was something tremendous.

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