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tuneful

adjective tune·ful \ˈtün-fəl, ˈtyün-\

: having a pleasant musical sound

Full Definition of TUNEFUL

:  melodious, musical <a tuneful ballad>
— tune·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— tune·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of TUNEFUL

1591

Related to TUNEFUL

Synonyms
canorous, euphonic, euphonious, harmonizing, melodious, musical, symphonic, symphonious, harmonious
Antonyms
discordant, disharmonious, dissonant, inharmonious, tuneless, unmelodious, unmusical

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