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melodiously

/məˈloʊ.di.əs.li/
me · lo · di · ous · ly

Adjective:melodious
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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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