mellifluous

/məˈlɪfluəs/

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Type

Adjective

  • Formal

Meaning

  1. Having a smooth, flowing sound that is pleasant to listen to.

    • Her mellifluous voice captivated everyone in the auditorium during the poetry reading.

How it's used

Literary or formal. Used mainly to describe voices, music, or speech.

Collocations

  • mellifluous voice
  • mellifluous tones
  • mellifluous prose

Synonyms

  • dulcet
  • honeyed
  • melodious
  • sweet-sounding
  • silky

Antonyms

  • cacophonous
  • grating
  • harsh