NYT Dictionary

MELODIC

/məˈlɑ.ɾɪk/
Adjectiveme-LOD-icme-lod-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023

Meaning

Of, relating to, or having melody.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French mélodique. By surface analysis, melody + -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

melodiousmusicalagreeableappealingcantabilecatchydulceteuphoniousgoldenhoneyed

Antonyms

unmelodious

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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