tuneful
/ˈtjuːnfʊl
/ /ˈtjuːnf(ə)l/adjective
Having a pleasing tune; melodious: a musical full of tuneful songs...
- I find this a pleasant, tuneful, lyrically meaningful song.
- I think young students will enjoy the fun rhythms, tuneful melodies and the influence of jazz harmonies.
- They form a perfect setting for some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most tuneful and evocative songs.
Synonyms
melodious, melodic, musical, mellifluous, sweet-sounding, pleasant-sounding, dulcet, euphonious, harmonious, lyrical, lilting;
mellow, smooth, sweet, pleasant, agreeable, easy-listening;
catchy, rhythmical
informal easy on the ear, foot-tapping, poppy
rare canorous, euphonic, mellifluent
Derivatives
tunefully
/ adverb ...- The first disc begins with the tunefully attractive, harmless rather than inspired, Suite.
- He laid his head against her shoulders and sang tunefully.
- We're hoping for the best and at the moment the birds are singing more tunefully than normal, there is a lightness in my step and I'm singing happy songs.
tunefulness
/ /ˈtjuːnf(ə)lɪnəs/ noun ...- The band evoke a pleasing mix of tunefulness, melody and hardcore grind.
- Because of the tunefulness of each piece and the attractive writing, students should be motivated to work through ensemble challenges.
- The interpretation avoided controversy, revealing in its place a grand romantic tunefulness that captivated first-time listeners.