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tune⋅ful

[toon-fuhl, tyoon-]
–adjective
1. full of melody; melodious: tuneful compositions.
2. producing musical sounds or melody.

Origin:
1585–95; tune + -ful


tune⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
tune⋅ful⋅ness, noun


1. musical, harmonious, dulcet, sweet.


1. discordant.
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tune·ful   (tōōn'fəl, tyōōn'-)   
adj.  
  1. Full of tune; melodious.

  2. Producing musical sounds.

tune'ful·ly adv., tune'ful·ness n.
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