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melodic

/məˈlɑː.dɪk/
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Adverb:melodically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characterized by, or having the nature of a melody, as opposed to harmony or rhythm.

Example

"The composer wove a complex melodic line throughout the second movement of the symphony."

2

Pleasant and musical in sound; sweet-sounding and agreeable to the ear.

Example

"We woke up to the melodicchirping of songbirds outside our bedroom window."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably in casual speech, 'melodic' technically pertains to the structure or presence of melody in music, whereas 'melodious' specifically describes a sound that is sweet and pleasant to the ear.

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mellow
mellowly
mellowness
melodic
melodica
melodically
melodious

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Late Latin melodicus from Ancient Greek melodikos ('musical, melodious'), derived from melodos ('musical'), a compound of melos ('limb, musical phrase, song') and oide ('song, ode').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melodic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melodic
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