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Definition of melodiously
melodiously
/məˈloʊ.di.əs.li/
me · lo · di · ous · ly
Adjective:melodious
melodiously Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adverb
1
In a pleasant, tuneful, or musical manner; with a sweet and agreeable sound.
Example
"The nightingale sang melodiously from the branches of the old oak tree as dusk settled over the garden."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'melodious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Old French 'melodieux' and Late Latin 'melodia' to Ancient Greek 'meloidia' (a singing or choral song), from 'melos' (song, tune) and 'oide' (ode, song).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melodiously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melodiously