Mellifluous

Pronunciation: /məˈlɪf.lu.əs/

Meaning

Mellifluous means pleasantly smooth, sweet, and musical to hear most often used for a voice or music .

Etymology

• mel (Latin) = “honey”
• fluere (Latin) = “to flow”

Literally: “flowing like honey.”

Examples

• She has a mellifluous voice that captivates the audience.
• The mellifluous sound of the violin filled the hall.

Synonyms

euphonious, honeyed, dulcet, sweet-sounding, soothing

Part of Speech

Adjective