musical

[myoo-zi-kuhl] / ˈmyu zɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

harmonic, lyrical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choral melodic operatic rhythmic symphonic vocal

STRONG

blending consonant melodious pleasing sweet

WEAK

agreeable chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious lilting mellow orchestral silvery songful sweet-sounding symphonious tuned tuneful

Antonyms

STRONG

discordant

WEAK

cacophonous dissonant inharmonious unmusical

Example Sentences

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As a mother of two, Ashley Pine, 41, has sometimes struggled with her children’s musical selections.

From The Wall Street Journal

Behind the scenes, there have been some musical chairs as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roberts has released her own music and also starred in musicals.

From BBC

Bowie, named because like musical icon David Bowie he has different coloured eyes, will enjoy a more relaxed day.

From BBC

This meeting occasions an early musical number of rich, rhythmic intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal