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melodic

mih-LOD-ihk

Melodic (adj) means relating to melody, or having a pleasant, tuneful quality. Example: “The chorus has a really melodic hook that sticks in your head.”

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Relating to melody, or having a pleasant, tuneful quality.
"The chorus has a really melodic hook that sticks in your head."
"She has a melodic speaking voice."

How to Use Melodic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTuneful, or relating to the melody of a piece of music.

Common pairings
a melodic line melodic voice melodic structure

Word Forms

more melodic comparative, most melodic superlative

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Etymology

Borrowed from French mélodique, itself built from melody.

Origin: French

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “melodic” mean?

The word “melodic” means relating to melody, or having a pleasant, tuneful quality. In plain terms, tuneful, or relating to the melody of a piece of music.

How do you pronounce “melodic”?

“Melodic” is pronounced mih-LOD-ihk (/məˈlɑ.ɾɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “melodic” in a sentence?

Here is “melodic” used in a sentence: “The chorus has a really melodic hook that sticks in your head.”

What part of speech is “melodic”?

“Melodic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “melodic” come from?

The word “melodic” comes from French. Borrowed from French mélodique, itself built from melody.

Is “melodic” a common word?

“Melodic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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