mellifluous Definition
- 1(of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear
- 2(of speech or writing) using a smooth and gentle rhythm
Using mellifluous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mellifluous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The singer's mellifluous voice filled the auditorium.
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The poet's mellifluous words flowed like honey.
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The orchestra played a mellifluous melody that brought tears to my eyes.
mellifluous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for mellifluous
Antonyms for mellifluous
Phrases with mellifluous
speech that is smooth, gentle, and pleasant to listen to
Example
The politician's mellifluous speech won over the hearts of many voters.
a tone of voice that is smooth, gentle, and pleasant to listen to
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The radio host's mellifluous tone made even the most boring news stories interesting.
music that is smooth, gentle, and pleasant to listen to
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The pianist's mellifluous music put the audience in a peaceful trance.
Origins of mellifluous
from Latin 'mel' meaning 'honey' and 'fluere' meaning 'to flow'
Summary: mellifluous in Brief
'Mellifluous' [muh-lif-loo-uhs] describes sounds that are pleasingly smooth and musical, as well as speech or writing that uses a gentle and rhythmic flow. It is often used to describe voices, music, and poetry, as in 'The singer's mellifluous voice filled the auditorium.' 'Mellifluous' has synonyms like 'harmonious' and 'euphonious,' and antonyms like 'grating' and 'discordant.'
