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melodious (mɪˈləʊdɪəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having a tune that is pleasant to the ear |
| 2. | of or relating to melody; melodic |
| me'lodiously | |
| —adv | |
| me'lodiousness | |
| —n | |
| melodious (mɪˈləʊdɪəs) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having a tune that is pleasant to the ear |
| 2. | of or relating to melody; melodic |
| me'lodiously | |
| —adv | |
| me'lodiousness | |
| —n | |
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melodious
late 14c., from O.Fr. melodieus (Fr. mélodieux), from M.L. melodiosus, from L. melodia (see melody).
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