mellifluous

Meanings

• adjective

  having a sweet and smooth sound, often used to describe music or speech

  - "The mellifluous voice of the opera singer filled the concert hall."
  - "The mellifluous sound of the waterfall created a peaceful atmosphere."

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈlɪflu.əs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

birdsweet , dulcet , euphonious , sweet-flowing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mellifluous
belliculous , cellulous , felicious , melancholic , melodic , melodious , pellucid , velocious

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Variants

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mellifluous , mellifluously , mellifluousness , mellifluousnesses

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Etymology

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from Latin mellifluus, honey-flowing, from mell- honey + flūus- flowing

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mellifluous' comes from the Latin word for honey-flowing.

2. Mellifluous is often used to describe the sound of a waterfall or a river.

3. Mellifluous is a common descriptor in poetry and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. music: Mellifluous is often used to describe music that has a smooth, flowing sound, particularly in classical music.

2. poetry: Mellifluous is a common descriptor in poetry, used to describe the sound of words and the flow of the poem.

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Culture

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The term 'mellifluous' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe soothing sounds, such as the voice of a singer or the flow of water. In music, the term is used to describe a smooth, flowing sound, often associated with classical music.

How to Memorize "mellifluous"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mellifluous' with the sound of honey flowing or a singer with a sweet voice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mellifluous means smooth and sweet' to help remember the definition of the word.

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