January 29, 2027

Mellifluous

adjective

Definition

Smooth, sweet, and pleasant in sound. A mellifluous speaking voice is an asset in any profession that requires communicating with people.

Example Sentence

“The documentary was narrated in a mellifluous voice that made even the driest subject compelling.”

Etymology

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

Scrabble Score

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MELLIFLUOUS scores 16 points in Scrabble.

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