mellifluous
adjective
Sweet or musical in sound; pleasant to hear. Describes voices, music, or language that flows smoothly and sounds sweet like honey.
Etymology
From Latin "mellifluus," from "mel" (honey) + "fluere" (to flow). Literally means "flowing with honey," capturing the sweetness of pleasing sounds.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The singer's mellifluous voice filled the concert hall with warmth."
- 2.
"Italian is often praised as a particularly mellifluous language."
- 3.
"His mellifluous reading of poetry could hold audiences spellbound."
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Fun Fact
The connection between honey and sweet sounds appears across many cultures. In Irish mythology, the gift of eloquence was called "the honey-mouth," while in Hindu tradition, Saraswati, goddess of speech, is associated with sweetness.
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Letters: 11 letters (M, E, L, L, I, F, L, U, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
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