mellifluous

Meaning

Adjective

  • Flowing like honey.
  • Sweet, smooth and musical; pleasant to hear (generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style).

Origin

  • From Latin mellifluus ("flowing like honey"), from mel + fluĊ. Compare superfluous and fluid, from same root, and with dulcet, alternative Latinate term with a similar meaning.

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