tuneful

adjective

tune·​ful ˈtün-fəl How to pronounce tuneful (audio)
ˈtyün-
: melodious, musical
a tuneful ballad
tunefully
ˈtün-fə-lē How to pronounce tuneful (audio)
ˈtyün-
adverb
tunefulness noun

Examples of tuneful in a Sentence

some especially tuneful songs have been written for this new animated film
Recent Examples on the Web And one of the most tuneful options, of course, is to go see some live music. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 On their second album, The Gloss, Cola keep scratching the itch for playful, moodily tuneful indie-rock explored on their 2022 debut, Deep in View. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 June 2024 Which makes sense: Every few years, the record industry seems to rediscover the latent public demand for tuneful male angst. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 June 2024 The show is smart, witty, tuneful, and teeming with mighty performances. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tuneful 

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Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tuneful was in 1591

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“Tuneful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuneful. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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tuneful

adjective
tune·​ful ˈt(y)ün-fəl How to pronounce tuneful (audio)
tunefully adverb

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