melodious

adjective

me·​lo·​di·​ous mə-ˈlō-dē-əs How to pronounce melodious (audio)
1
: having a pleasing melody
2
: of, relating to, or producing melody
melodiously adverb
melodiousness noun

Examples of melodious in a Sentence

could hear the melodious sounds of the woodlands as winter gave way to spring a particularly melodious ringtone that was instantly recognizable
Recent Examples on the Web Two representatives of Turkey's government and main religious body, including Imam Ali Tos, attended the opening ceremony March 2, one of them reciting prayers to God in a melodious voice before the ribbon-cutting. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024 Pyle, as Doom’s down-and-out mom, surprises with a deep, melodious bark of a voice, which matches Cammish’s own talented howl. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024 Headliner Teyana Taylor Channeled Her Inner Boss The soulful, melodious voice and effortless dance moves of Teyana Taylor had us all in a trance. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Aug. 2023 His songs have a grounding and melodious rhythm that may just touch your soul. Annie Daly, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024 There’s a wit in Chapman’s lyrics and a melodious lilt to her vocals here which brings Joni Mitchell to mind more than usual – perhaps not coincidentally, the album was produced by Mitchell’s ex-husband and longtime collaborator Larry Klein. 5. Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 Feb. 2024 Fujii: Also, popular music hasn’t been very melodious lately. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 8 Feb. 2024 In June, a clinical trial sponsored by Eli Lilly found that a pill with the melodious name orforglipron caused weight reductions on par with Ozempic’s. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2023 For our shared symphony of success is the most melodious tune of all. Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of melodious was in the 14th century

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“Melodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melodious. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

melodious

adjective
me·​lo·​di·​ous mə-ˈlōd-ē-əs How to pronounce melodious (audio)
1
: pleasing to the ear because of melody
melodious music
2
: of, relating to, or producing melody
melodious birds
melodiously adverb
melodiousness noun

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