MELLIFLUOUS


Meaning of MELLIFLUOUS in English

adjective

having a smooth rich flow

his mellifluous voice held his audience in a trance

Synonyms: golden, honeyed, Hyblaean, liquid, mellifluent, mellow; compare melodious 1

Related Word: accordant, canorous, euphonic, euphonious, harmonious, mellisonant, silvery; golden-tongued, silver-tongued; dulcet, sweet; resonant, sonorous

Contrasted words: blatant, boisterous, clamorous, obstreperous, strident, vociferous; discordant, grating, harsh

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