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Mellifluous
Flowing, sweet-sounding; describing a voice or music that is smooth, musical, and pleases the ear.
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Imagine This
The twenty-year-old wine is a mellow wine for us to enjoy.
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Sounds Like
MEL-li-FLOO-uhs
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Looks Like
Looks like mell- + easy flowing suffix; visually resembles mellow in meaning and sound, with a flowing quality
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Remember This
Think of honey flowing through a song; mellifluous literally means honey-flowing sound.
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Other Forms
mellifluouslyadverb
mellifluentadjective
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euphonious, melodic, dulcet, harmonious, sonorous
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Note
Describes sound quality; more literary or formal than everyday 'melodious'; typically used for voices, music, or poetic rhythm; not used for harsh or discordant sounds.
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Examples
- Her mellifluous voice captivated the audience from start to finish.
- The singer's mellifluous tones made the concert feel like a lullaby.
Synonyms
dulcetmelodiouseuphoniousharmonioussonorous
Antonyms
cacophonousdiscordantrasping
Etymology
From Latin mellifluus, from mel (honey) + fluere (to flow).
Mnemonic
Honey-flowing sound: imagine a singer whose voice pours out like honey in a smooth, continuous flow.
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Sonorous
adjectiveHaving a deep, full, and rich sound; capable of producing a resonant, impressive tone in voice or instrument.
Abstruse
adjectiveDifficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.
Accidental
adjectiveHappening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.
Acerbic
adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
Acquiescent
adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
Adamant
adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
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