Mellifluous — Word of the Day May 18, 2026

Definition

Having a pleasantly smooth, rich, and flowing sound. It most often describes a voice or music that seems as sweet as honey to the ear.

“Her mellifluous voice made even the dullest topics seem enchanting.”

From Latin mellifluus, from mel (honey) + fluere (to flow).

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MELLIFLUOUS scores 16 points in Scrabble.