MELODIOUS

melodious, melodic, musical

(adjective) containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; “the melodious song of a meadowlark”

tuneful, melodious

(adjective) having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

melodious (comparative more melodious, superlative most melodious)

Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

Source: Wiktionary


Me*lo"di*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. mélodieux. See Melody.]

Definition: Containing, or producing, melody; musical; agreeable to the ear by a sweet succession of sounds; as, a melodious voice. "A melodious voice." "A melodious undertone." Longfellow.

– Me*lo"di*ous*ly, adv.

– Me*lo"di*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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