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Melodious

/məˈləʊdi.əs/ · adjective

Meaning

Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful..

Example Sentences

Tremulous on the bladed graſs ſhone bright the pearly drops, like an aſſembly of ſparkling ſtars dancing on the plains of the zodiac; vocal was every bending ſpray, every reed was inſpired, each warbling throat ſeemed to emulate the melodious voice of the bird of a thouſand ſongs.
A lovely crisp exhaust: a feeling of almost unlimited power combined with complete freedom of running: and, to crown it all, a most melodious and wholly American chime whistle—these were my immediate impressions as we stormed rapidly out of Göttingen, intent on winning back some of the lost time.
Patinkin’s melodious voice is a natural fit for animation, and he breathes just the right type of upper-crust life into Hugh in 22 short minutes.

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What does melodious mean?

Melodious means Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful..

What is a synonym for melodious?

Common synonyms include dulcet, sweet, mellifluous, mellisonant.

What is the opposite of melodious?

Possible antonyms include tuneless, unmusical, unmelodic, unmelodious.

How do you use melodious in a sentence?

Tremulous on the bladed graſs ſhone bright the pearly drops, like an aſſembly of ſparkling ſtars dancing on the plains of the zodiac; vocal was every bending ſpray, every reed was inſpired, each warbling throat ſeemed to emulate the melodious voice of the bird of a thouſand ſongs.

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