Mellifluous is an adjective that means having a smooth, rich flow or filled with something that sweetens1. It comes from the Latin words mel, meaning “honey”, and fluere, meaning "to flow"2. Some synonyms of mellifluous are sweet-sounding, dulcet, honeyed, and mellow1. Some antonyms are cacophonous, grating, and squeaky1. Here are some examples of how to use mellifluous in a sentence:
She loved listening to his mellifluous voice as he read her poetry.
The violinist played a mellifluous melody that captivated the audience.
He offered her some mellifluous confections made with honey and nuts.
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