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melodious

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me·lo·di·ous  (m-ld-s)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or containing a pleasing succession of sounds; tuneful.
2. Agreeable to hear: a melodious voice; the melodious song of a bird.
me·lodi·ous·ly adv.
me·lodi·ous·ness n.
melodious [mel-lode-ee-uss]
Adjective
1. pleasant to the ear: he gave a melodious chuckle
2. tuneful and melodic
melodiousness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.melodiousmelodious - having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
tuneful
2.melodious - containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; "the melodious song of a meadowlark"
melodic, musical
unmelodic, unmelodious, unmusical - lacking melody
Translations

melodious [mɪˈləudɪəs] adj → melodioso
melodious [mɪˈləudɪəs] adj → mélodieux/euse
melodious [mɪˈləudɪəs] adj → melodisch
melodious [mɪˈləudɪəs] adj → melodioso/a
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Within the palace he heard some music, as of many instruments cunningly played, and the melodious warble of nightingales and other birds, and by this, and the appetising smell of many dainty dishes of which he presently became aware, he judged that feasting and merry making were going on.
The Arabian Nights by Lang, Andrew View in context
Here we began to rejoice at the conclusion of our labours; the place was cool and pleasant, the water was excellent, and the birds melodious.
A Voyage to Abyssinia by Lobo, Father View in context
They saw the galleys along the beach, which, lowering their awnings, displayed themselves decked with streamers and pennons that trembled in the breeze and kissed and swept the water, while on board the bugles, trumpets, and clarions were sounding and filling the air far and near with melodious warlike notes.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
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