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Synonyms & Similar Words
harmonious
musical
tuneful
lyrical
poetic
euphonic
symphonic
orchestral
instrumental
vocal
choral
rhythmic
metrical
cadent
sonorous
resonant
dulcet
sweet
soothing
calming
peaceful
gentle
soft
silky
smooth
rich
full
resonating
vibrating
oscillating
undulating
flowing
fluid
melodious
songful
cantabile
ariose
airily
lilting
swinging
swaying
liltingly
swayingly
undulant
wavelike
wavelet
harmonic
consonant
euphonious
mellifluous
honeyed
silver-toned
golden-toned
mellow
warm
rounded
full-bodied
sonorant
phonetic
phonological
Meaning of Melodic
having a smooth and sweet sound
Definitions
- Having a smooth and sweet sound, especially in music
- * Having a pleasing or attractive quality, especially in terms of sound or style
Etymology of Melodic
The word "melodic" comes from the Greek word "melōidēs", meaning "singing" or "chanting", which is derived from "melos", meaning "song" or "tune", and the suffix "-ic", which forms an adjective
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe music and other sounds that are pleasing to the ear
Example Uses
- The melodic sound of the flute filled the air
- * The singer's melodic voice was perfect for the ballad
- * The poem had a melodic quality that made it a joy to read aloud
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
discordant
harsh
jarring
grating
cacophonous
strident
shrill
piercing
loud
boisterous
raucous
rough
coarse
gruff
guttural
hoarse
raspy
scratchy
screeching
squeaky
tinny
tuneless
unmelodious
unmusical
arrhythmic
ametrical
asynchronous
inharmonious
unharmonious
dissonant
clashing
conflicting
jangling
clattering
banging
crashing
booming
thunderous
deafening