C2adjectiveformalartslanguage
US/məˈloʊ.di.əs/
UK/məˈləʊ.di.əs/
having a sweet, pleasant sound, like music
In context
A melodious voice drifted from the open window.
The birds filled the garden with melodious song at dawn.
She has a soft, melodious laugh that makes everyone smile.
Words that go with melodious
adjective + noun
- melodious voiceThe singer has a rich, melodious voice.
- melodious songA melodious song came from the nearby tree.
- melodious tuneHe whistled a melodious tune as he walked.
- melodious soundThe bells made a melodious sound.
- melodious laughHer melodious laugh filled the room.
- melodious birdsongWe woke up to melodious birdsong outside the window.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She has a melody voice.Correct: She has a melodious voice.