Inglese

melodious

gb/məlˈoʊdiəs/ us/məlˈoʊdiəs/
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adjective C1 property
1

pleasantly musical in sound

pleasant to listen to, like music

Schema d'uso: melodious [music/tune/song/sound]
Errore comune:
Do not use it for visual beauty; it describes sounds, not sights.
Sinonimi
musical (more general; not always as 'sweet-sounding' as melodious.) | tuneful (emphasizes a clear tune or melody.) | sweet-sounding (focuses on pleasant sound rather than melody.)
Contrari
harsh (unpleasantly rough or grating to hear.) | discordant (clashing sounds that do not harmonize.)
Collocazioni
melodious music |melodious tune |melodious song |melodious sounds |melodious notes |melodious strains |a melodious melody |melodious birdsong |melodious flute |melodious harmonies
Temi
music |sound |arts
Esempi
  • The violin produced a warm, melodious sound that filled the hall.
  • We could hear melodious birdsong from the trees outside the window.
  • Her new album is full of melodious tunes and gentle harmonies.
Esempi per chi studia
  • The music is melodious.
  • I like melodious songs.
adjective C1 property
2

pleasant-sounding voice or speech

a voice that sounds nice and musical

Schema d'uso: melodious [voice/speech/reading]
Errore comune:
In this sense it describes the sound of the voice, not the meaning of the words.
Sinonimi
mellifluous (more formal; suggests a rich, flowing sound.) | pleasant (less specific; does not necessarily imply musical quality.)
Contrari
grating (unpleasantly sharp or irritating to hear.) | shrill (too high and piercing in tone.)
Collocazioni
a melodious voice |melodious speech |melodious tones |melodious singing |a melodious accent |a melodious reading |melodious laughter |melodious recitation |melodious chanting |melodious phrasing
Temi
communication |people |sound
Esempi
  • His melodious voice made the audiobook easy to listen to for hours.
  • She spoke in melodious tones that sounded calm and confident.
  • The teacher’s melodious reading kept the class attentive.
Esempi per chi studia
  • She has a melodious voice.
Grammatica
Forma base
melodious
IPA
GB/məlˈoʊdiəs/
US/məlˈoʊdiəs/
Sillabe e accento
me - lodi - ous (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lodi)
Forme flesse
Adjective
  • Base: melodious
Famiglia di parole
Core family
melody noun B1 melodic adjective melodiously adverb C1
Related words
melodically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unmelodious adjective
Advanced or less common
melodiousness noun
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