tuneful
/ˈtjuːnfl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈunfəl] /ˈtuːnfl/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈunfəl] /ˈtün-fəl How to pronounce tuneful (audio) ˈtyün-/ (ame, mw)
tuneful — adjective
- tunefulpositive
- more tunefulcomparative
- most tunefulsuperlative
1. describes a piece of music, a voice, or a performance that produces notes that a
describes a piece of music, a voice, or a performance that produces notes that are easy and enjoyable to listen to.
Hyun hummed a tuneful melody while she washed the dishes after dinner.
tuneful melody — common noun collocation
The old church bell made a surprisingly tuneful sound at noon.
surprisingly tuneful — adverb + adjective pattern
Théo's violin playing was so tuneful that even the neighbours stopped to listen.
Kemi sang a tuneful lullaby, and the baby fell asleep within minutes.
That tuneful song from the radio stayed in Mira's head all afternoon.
- melodious
more literary and formal; suggests a rich, flowing quality
- musical
broader in meaning; can describe any sound related to music
- harmonious
focuses on the combination of notes sounding well together
- tuneless
direct opposite; lacking a pleasant tune
- discordant
describes sounds that clash and are unpleasant together
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Commonly used for songs, voices, and instrumental performances; less often applied to non-musical sounds such as machines or nature noises.