First Known Use: 15th century
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mellifluous
adjective mel·lif·lu·ous \me-ˈli-flə-wəs, mə-\
: having a smooth, flowing sound
Full Definition of MELLIFLUOUS
1
: having a smooth rich flow <a mellifluous voice>
2
: filled with something (as honey) that sweetens
— mel·lif·lu·ous·ly adverb
— mel·lif·lu·ous·ness noun
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Origin of MELLIFLUOUS
Middle English mellyfluous, from Late Latin mellifluus, from Latin mell-, mel honey + fluere to flow; akin to Gothic milith honey, Greek melit-, meli
Related to MELLIFLUOUS
- Synonyms
- euphonious, lyrical, mellifluent, lyric, mellow, melodic, melodious, musical
- Antonyms
- unlyrical
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