C2adverbformalarts
US/məˈloʊ.di.əs.li/
UK/məˈləʊ.di.əs.li/
in a pleasant, musical way, with a sweet sound
In context
The birds sang melodiously outside the window every morning.
She spoke melodiously, and the whole room listened without a sound.
The old bell rang melodiously across the quiet valley.
Words that go with melodiously
verb + adverb
- sing melodiouslyBirds sing melodiously in the old church garden.
- chime melodiouslyThe church bells chimed melodiously at noon.
- speak melodiouslyThe guide spoke melodiously about the history of the city.
- play melodiouslyHe played the flute melodiously at the festival.
- laugh melodiouslyShe laughed melodiously at the joke.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She sings melodious.Correct: She sings melodiously.