Melodious: meaning, definitions and examples

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melodious

 

[ məˈləʊdɪəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Pleasant-sounding; having a melodious or harmonious quality.

Synonyms

harmonious, musical, sweet-sounding, tuneful

Examples of usage

  • The melodious voice of the opera singer captivated the audience.
  • The melodious notes of the piano filled the concert hall.
  • His melodious guitar playing brought a sense of tranquility to the listeners.

Translations

Translations of the word "melodious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melodioso

🇮🇳 सुरम्य (suramya)

🇩🇪 melodisch

🇮🇩 merdu

🇺🇦 мелодійний

🇵🇱 melodyjny

🇯🇵 美しい音色の (utsukushī neiro no)

🇫🇷 mélodieux

🇪🇸 melodioso

🇹🇷 melodik

🇰🇷 멜로디가 아름다운 (mellodiga areumdaun)

🇸🇦 عذب (adhb)

🇨🇿 melodický

🇸🇰 melodický

🇨🇳 悦耳的 (yuè'ěr de)

🇸🇮 melodičen

🇮🇸 melódískur

🇰🇿 әуезді

🇬🇪 მელოდიური (melodiuri)

🇦🇿 melodik

🇲🇽 melodioso

Etymology

The word 'melodious' originated from the Latin word 'mēlodius', which means 'tuneful' or 'melodious'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe sounds that are pleasant and harmonious to the ear. The term is often associated with music, describing the quality of a sound that is pleasing and melodically rich.

See also: melodic, melodies, melodiously.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,464, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.