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- [muh-loh-dee-uh s]
- /məˈloʊ di əs/
- /məˈləʊ.di.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-loh-dee-uh s]
- /məˈloʊ di əs/
Definitions of melodious word
- adjective melodious of the nature of or characterized by melody; tuneful. 1
- adjective melodious producing melody; sweet-sounding; musical. 1
- noun melodious Of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful. 1
- adjective melodious tuneful 1
- adjective melodious A melodious sound is pleasant to listen to. 0
- adjective melodious having a tune that is pleasant to the ear 0
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Origin of melodious
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word melōdiōsus. See melody, -ous
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Parts of speech for Melodious
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melodious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for melodious
adj melodious
adjective melodious
- euphonious — (of sound, esp. speech) Pleasing to the ear.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- lyrical — (of poetry) having the form and musical quality of a song, and especially the character of a songlike outpouring of the poet's own thoughts and feelings, as distinguished from epic and dramatic poetry.
- euphonic — Characterized by euphony; harmonious.
Antonyms for melodious
adj melodious
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
- grating — a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.
- inharmonious — not harmonious; discordant; unmelodious.
adjective melodious
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
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