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View usage for: (mɪlɪfluəs) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A mellifluous voice or piece of music is smooth and gentle and very pleasant to listen to. [formal] I grew up around people who had wonderful, mellifluous voices. Soon the room is filled with Bates' mellifluous tones. Synonyms: sweet, soft, smooth, honeyed More Synonyms of mellifluous mellifluous in British English (mɪˈlɪflʊəs) or mellifluent adjective(of sounds or utterances) smooth or honeyed; sweet Derived forms mellifluously (melˈlifluously) or mellifluently (melˈlifluently) adverb mellifluousness (melˈlifluousness) or mellifluence (melˈlifluence) noun Word origin C15: from Late Latin mellifluus flowing with honey, from Latin mel honey + fluere to flow mellifluous in American English (məˈlɪfluəs) adjective sounding sweet and smooth; honeyed mellifluous tones Derived forms mellifluously (melˈlifluously) adverb mellifluousness (melˈlifluousness) noun Word origin L mellifluus < mel (gen. mellis), honey (see mildew) + fluere, to flow: see fluctuate Examples of 'mellifluous' in a sentencemellifluous Definition (of sound) smooth and sweet wonderful mellifluous voices Synonyms soothing silvery sweet-sounding euphonious Additional synonymsDefinition (of a sound) soothing or pleasant her beautiful, dulcet voice Synonyms sweet, pleasing, musical, charming, pleasant, honeyed, delightful, soothing, agreeable, harmonious, melodious, mellifluous, euphonious, mellifluent Definition pleasing to the ear Synonyms melodious, clear, musical, mellow, harmonious, melodic, silvery, consonant, tuneful, mellifluous, dulcet, sweet-toned, pleasing to the ear, canorous (rare) Definition flattering or soothing His gentle manner and honeyed tones reassured Andrew. Synonyms flattering, sweet, soothing, enticing, mellow, seductive, agreeable, sweetened, cajoling, alluring, melodious, unctuous, dulcetNearby words ofmellifluous - melancholy
- melange
- melee
- mellifluous
- mellow
- melodic
- melodious
Additional synonymsDefinition (esp. of colours, light, or sounds) soft or rich the mellow background music Synonyms tuneful, full, rich, soft, melodious, mellifluous, dulcet, well-tuned, euphonic, MLO Definition not harsh in taste This makes the flavour much smoother. Synonyms mellow, pleasant, mild, soothing, bland, agreeableDefinition (of music or sounds) quiet and pleasing When he woke again he could hear soft music.She spoke in a soft whisper. Synonyms quiet, low, gentle, sweet, whispered, soothing, murmured, muted, subdued, mellow, understated, melodious, mellifluous, dulcet, soft-toned |