mellifluous
adjective
Sweet-sounding; pleasant to hear; flowing smoothly and sweetly, like honey.
Etymology
From Latin mellifluus, from mel (honey) + fluere (to flow). Literally meaning "flowing with honey."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The singer had a mellifluous voice that captivated audiences."
- 2.
"The mellifluous tones of the violin filled the concert hall."
- 3.
"He spoke in mellifluous phrases that charmed everyone in the room."
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Fun Fact
The word perfectly captures its meaning - the Latin roots literally translate to "flowing with honey," evoking the sweet, smooth quality of pleasant sounds.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (M, E, L, L, I, F, L, U, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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