Engelsk

melodious

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

pleasantly musical in sound

pleasant to listen to, like music

Bruksmønster: melodious [music/tune/song/sound]
Vanlig feil:
Do not use it for visual beauty; it describes sounds, not sights.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
harsh (unpleasantly rough or grating to hear.) | discordant (clashing sounds that do not harmonize.)
Ordkombinasjoner
melodious music |melodious tune |melodious song |melodious sounds |melodious notes |melodious strains |a melodious melody |melodious birdsong |melodious flute |melodious harmonies
Temaer
music |sound |arts
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The music is melodious.
  • I like melodious songs.
adjective C1 property
2

pleasant-sounding voice or speech

a voice that sounds nice and musical

Bruksmønster: melodious [voice/speech/reading]
Vanlig feil:
In this sense it describes the sound of the voice, not the meaning of the words.
Synonymer
mellifluous (more formal; suggests a rich, flowing sound.) | pleasant (less specific; does not necessarily imply musical quality.)
Antonymer
grating (unpleasantly sharp or irritating to hear.) | shrill (too high and piercing in tone.)
Ordkombinasjoner
a melodious voice |melodious speech |melodious tones |melodious singing |a melodious accent |a melodious reading |melodious laughter |melodious recitation |melodious chanting |melodious phrasing
Temaer
communication |people |sound
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • She has a melodious voice.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
melodious
IPA
GB/məlˈoʊdiəs/
US/məlˈoʊdiəs/
Stavelser og trykk
me - lodi - ous (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lodi)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
  • Base: melodious
Ordfamilie
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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