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mellifluous
adjective
Sweet-sounding; pleasant to hear; smoothly flowing.
Advanced - Used in formal or literary contexts
Etymology
From Latin mellifluus, from mel (honey) + fluere (to flow).
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."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
melodiousdulcethoneyedsmooth
Related Words
harmoniousmusicallyrical
Fun Fact
The word literally means 'flowing with honey,' perfectly capturing the sweetness of pleasant sounds.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (M, E, L, L, I, F, L, U, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
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