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Definition of melodious

melodious

/məˈloʊ.di.əs/
me · lo · di · ous
Adverb:melodiously
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1

Relating to, producing, or having a pleasant tune or sweet, musical sound.

Example

"The morning air was filled with the melodious warbling of songbirds in the orchard."

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melodic
melodica
melodically
melodious
melodiously
melodiousness
melodrama

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'melodieux', from Late Latin 'melodiosus', derived from Ancient Greek 'meloidia' (singing or choral song), a compound of 'melos' (song or tune) and 'oide' (ode or song).

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