English Explanatory Dictionary

ariose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Melodic and song-like.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒɹiːəʊs/ /ˈæ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ariose.wav /ˈɑɹiˌoʊs/

Word forms

ariose more ariose most ariose

Etymology

From Italian arioso (“airy, breezy”) (from aria (“air; aria, song”) (from Ancient Greek ᾱ̓ήρ (āḗr, “air; wind”), possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ews- (“dawn; east”)) + -oso) + -ose.

Synonyms

euphonious

Antonyms

recitative

Related words

aria arialike arioso
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