melodious
/məˈləʊdiəs/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈləʊdiəs/ (ame, ipa) · /mə-ˈlō-dē-əs/ (ame, mw)
melodious — 形容詞
- melodiouspositive
- more melodiouscomparative
- most melodioussuperlative
1. describing a sound that feels smooth, tuneful, and pleasant, like a piece of mus
悅耳
聲音聽起來悅耳動聽的
describing a sound that feels smooth, tuneful, and pleasant, like a piece of music — used especially of voices, instruments, or sounds in nature such as birdsong or flowing water.
Mei-Lin's voice was so melodious that the children stopped playing to listen.
Mei-Lin 的聲音非常悅耳，孩子們都停下手邊的事靜靜聆聽。
so + [adj] + that-clause showing result
The melodious notes of the old piano drifted through the open window.
老舊鋼琴那悅耳的琴聲，從敞開的窗戶飄了進來。
attributive use: melodious + noun
Kwesi heard a melodious sound coming from behind the garden wall.
Kwesi 聽到一陣悅耳的聲響，從花園圍牆後面傳來。
Ananya finds the sound of rain on the roof surprisingly melodious.
Ananya 覺得雨水打在屋頂上的聲音出乎意料地悅耳。
Samira listened to the melodious laughter of children playing in the yard.
Samira 聽著孩子們在院子裡玩耍時發出的悅耳笑聲。
- tuneful
Very close in meaning, but 'tuneful' specifically implies that the sound follows a clear, catchy tune. 'Melodious' is broader and can apply to non-musical sounds like a voice or water.
- sweet
More informal; focuses on gentleness and a soothing quality. A 'sweet voice' suggests kindness or warmth; a 'melodious voice' suggests musical beauty.
- harmonious
More formal and technical; implies that different notes or sounds blend together well. 'Melodious' describes a single sound; 'harmonious' often describes a combination.
- lyrical
A more figurative or poetic choice. 'Lyrical' can describe expressive beauty in language or movement, not only actual sound.
- discordant
Describes sounds that clash and feel unpleasant together.
- harsh
Describes a sound that is rough, sharp, or painful to hear.
- grating
Describes a sound that irritates, like scratching or scraping.
文法句型
melodious + noun
be + melodious
用法筆記
Do not confuse with 'melodic'. 'Melodic' describes anything relating to the melody of a piece of music as a neutral structural feature; 'melodious' adds a judgement that the sound is pleasing. A badly played tune is still 'melodic' (it has a melody) but is not 'melodious'.