melodiously
/məˈləʊdiəsli/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈləʊdiəsli/ (ame, ipa)
melodiously — adverb
1. with a smooth, music-like quality that makes the sound enjoyable to hear
with a smooth, music-like quality that makes the sound enjoyable to hear
Jisoo sang melodiously during the lantern festival in the village square.
sing + melodiously for a voice with a clear tune
At dusk, a bamboo flute drifted melodiously from Joao's open window.
sound source + drift melodiously from [place]
The church bells rang melodiously across the harbor after the wedding.
Brian whistled melodiously while painting the fence behind his shop.
Before the rain, Nila's wind chimes sounded melodiously on the balcony.
- tunefully
usually points more directly to a clear tune or being in tune
- sweetly
can describe any pleasing sound, often softer and less specifically musical
- harmoniously
emphasizes sounds blending well together rather than one attractive tune
- harshly
describes a rough or unpleasant sound
- discordantly
describes sounds that clash instead of sounding musical
文法句型
verb + melodiously
sing/play/ring/whistle + melodiously
用法筆記
Most often describes singing, instruments, bells, birds, or similar sounds that seem to carry a clear tune. It is more specific than 'beautifully' because it focuses on musical quality rather than general skill or effect.