mellifluous
adjective | /mellifluous/
(of sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear
mellifluous
adjective | /mellifluous/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM(of sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear
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"Her mellifluous voice made the poem a joy to listen to."
"The mellifluous tones of the cello filled the hall."
Mnemonic Trick
MELLIFLUOUS → MELL (honey) + FLUOUS (flow): honey-flowing — sweet-sounding voice.
Etymology
From Latin mellifluus “flowing with honey.”
Used for sweet, smooth, and pleasant sounds.
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