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Meaning of melodious
Having a smooth and sweet sound
Etymology of melodious
The word "melodious" has its roots in the Greek word "μελωδία" (melōidia), meaning "singing" or "song", and the Latin word "melodiosus", meaning "of or pertaining to song" or "musical"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe sounds, voices, or music that are pleasing to the ear
Synonyms
harmonious
musical
tuneful
sweet
sonorous
lyrical
poetic
symphonic
orchestral
euphonic
dulcet
silvery
golden
rich
resonant
full-bodied
mellow
smooth
soothing
gentle
pleasant
agreeable
charming
delightful
enchanting
captivating
alluring
heavenly
divine
celestial
ethereal
airy
light
lilting
swinging
rhythmic
cadent
measured
modulated
pitched
toned
voiced
vocal
instrumental
choral
melodic
cantabile
songful
songlike
hymnal
psalmic
psalmodic
Definitions
- Having a smooth and sweet sound, especially a pleasing or harmonious quality of sound
- * Producing a pleasing or harmonious sound, especially a sweet and smooth quality of sound
Usage Examples
- The melodious sound of the birds singing in the trees filled the air
- * The singer's melodious voice soared through the opera house, captivating the audience
- * The melodious tune of the piano concerto was a perfect accompaniment to the sunset
Antonyms
discordant
harsh
jarring
grating
cacophonous
strident
shrill
piercing
loud
boisterous
raucous
rough
coarse
crude
unpleasant
unmelodious
tuneless
flat
off-key
out-of-tune
unmusical
unharmonious
inharmonious
dissonant
clashing
conflicting
disagreeable
unpleasing