mellifluous

adjsmooth and sweet sounding

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adj smooth and sweet sounding

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harmonious

adjective. agreeable, corresponding; friendly

Word Origin & History

early 15c., "sweet, pleasing" (of an odor, a style of speaking or writing, etc.), from Late Latin mellifluus "flowing with (or as if with) honey," from Latin mel (genitive mellis) "honey" (related to Greek meli "honey;" see Melissa) + -fluus "flowing," from fluere "to flow" (see fluent). Related: Melifluously; melifluousness.

Example Sentences for mellifluous

“Good morning,” the other replied in a soft and mellifluous voice.

"Of course, she cares for her infant," continued Ulita, in a mellifluous voice.

It is indescribable how soft and mellifluous his voice had now become.

Only the map of Australia, with its mellifluous Maori names, can match it.

First it was to German strains, soft, equable, and mellifluous.

David's face had become a mask of fury, but his voice was mellifluous.

Idaho, too, has one of the most mellifluous of names, meaning the “Gem of the Mountains.”

"No," she replied in mellifluous tones, with her most distracting smile.

Pike returned mellifluous thanks, while I looked at Walker and smiled.

Properly spoken, there is no language so mellifluous as Italian.

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euphonic

euphonious

fluent

harmonic

harmonious

liquid

mellifluous

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euphonious

fluent

harmonic

harmonious

liquid

Synonyms for mellifluous

euphonic