Melodious
adjective
Pleasing to the ear because it has a tuneful and pleasant sound.
The melodious song of the nightingale filled the air with magic.
Often appears as...
- melodious voice
- melodious tune
adjective
Having a quality of music in speaking or writing.
His melodious poetry is famous for its lyrical beauty.
Often appears as...
- melodious prose
- melodious verse
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Pleasing to the ear because it has a tuneful and pleasant sound.
The melodious song of the nightingale filled the air with magic.
Often appears as...
- melodious voice
- melodious tune
adjective
Having a quality of music in speaking or writing.
His melodious poetry is famous for its lyrical beauty.
Often appears as...
- melodious prose
- melodious verse
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Uplifting
Use 'melodious' for sounds that elevate moods and spirits.
Her melodious laughter brightened the entire room.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Sounds
'Melodious' is often used to describe natural sounds like birdsong.
The melodious chirping of the sparrows welcomed the dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Musical Contrast
Contrast 'melodious' with unpleasant sounds to emphasize beauty.
In a cacophony of traffic, the musician's melodious flute was a relief.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Uplifting
Use 'melodious' for sounds that elevate moods and spirits.
Her melodious laughter brightened the entire room.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Sounds
'Melodious' is often used to describe natural sounds like birdsong.
The melodious chirping of the sparrows welcomed the dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Musical Contrast
Contrast 'melodious' with unpleasant sounds to emphasize beauty.
In a cacophony of traffic, the musician's melodious flute was a relief.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Uplifting
Use 'melodious' for sounds that elevate moods and spirits.
Her melodious laughter brightened the entire room.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Sounds
'Melodious' is often used to describe natural sounds like birdsong.
The melodious chirping of the sparrows welcomed the dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Musical Contrast
Contrast 'melodious' with unpleasant sounds to emphasize beauty.
In a cacophony of traffic, the musician's melodious flute was a relief.
Compare with
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Video examples
Bird migration, a...
Each spring, nature lovers eagerly greet the signs that winter is finally coming to an end. As the days grow warmer, the flowers and trees start to bloom, and the world comes alive with the melodious call of birds in search of a new mate.
Video examples
Martin Rees: Can we...
are like the bells of Alpine cattle. They are attached to our own necks, and it must be our fault if they do not make a tuneful and melodious sound." Thank you very much.
Video examples
Bird migration, a...
Each spring, nature lovers eagerly greet the signs that winter is finally coming to an end. As the days grow warmer, the flowers and trees start to bloom, and the world comes alive with the melodious call of birds in search of a new mate.
Video examples
Martin Rees: Can we...
are like the bells of Alpine cattle. They are attached to our own necks, and it must be our fault if they do not make a tuneful and melodious sound." Thank you very much.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
We're not building a nuclear reactor here. We're not drilling a mile beneath the surface of the ocean with no plan in case something goes wrong. This is making music, this is melodious air and people can hear what goes into it.
Quote examples
Bhuvan Bam
Indian Comedian
As for finding comfort in the zone, I'm comfortable singing what I write. I like writing emotional and slow, melodious songs. I haven't tried singing songs from other genres, but yes, I would like to give them a try.
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Kumar Sanu
Indian Musician
Music is what feelings sound like, and to sing a meaningfully melodious composition like 'Suno apne dil ki' is a rarity.
Quote examples
Vidyasagar
Indian Composer
It is disappointing to note that you no longer find enough of melodious music in Malayalam films.
Quote examples
Walt Whitman
American Poet
Why are there trees I never walk under but large and melodious thoughts descend upon me?
Quote examples
Julian Bream
British Musician
Michael Berkeley's 'Sonata' is very - what can you say - melodious.
Quote examples
Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
We're not building a nuclear reactor here. We're not drilling a mile beneath the surface of the ocean with no plan in case something goes wrong. This is making music, this is melodious air and people can hear what goes into it.
Quote examples
Bhuvan Bam
Indian Comedian
As for finding comfort in the zone, I'm comfortable singing what I write. I like writing emotional and slow, melodious songs. I haven't tried singing songs from other genres, but yes, I would like to give them a try.
Quote examples
Kumar Sanu
Indian Musician
Music is what feelings sound like, and to sing a meaningfully melodious composition like 'Suno apne dil ki' is a rarity.
Quote examples
Vidyasagar
Indian Composer
It is disappointing to note that you no longer find enough of melodious music in Malayalam films.
Quote examples
Walt Whitman
American Poet
Why are there trees I never walk under but large and melodious thoughts descend upon me?
Quote examples
Julian Bream
British Musician
Michael Berkeley's 'Sonata' is very - what can you say - melodious.
Example 1 of 6
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