Mellifluous

Pronunciation: /məˈlɪfluəs/

Definitions of mellifluous

adjective having a smooth, flowing sound; pleasing to hear

Example Sentences

A1 She has a mellifluous voice that is pleasant to listen to.

A2 The mellifluous sound of the birds chirping in the morning is soothing.

B1 The mellifluous music playing in the background set a relaxing atmosphere.

B2 The mellifluous tones of the violinist captivated the audience.

C1 His mellifluous speech was eloquent and persuasive.

C2 The mellifluous melody of the symphony orchestra was truly enchanting.

Examples of mellifluous in a Sentence

formal The singer had a mellifluous voice that captivated the audience.

informal I could listen to her mellifluous voice all day.

slang Her voice is so mellifluous, it's like music to my ears.

figurative The writer's words flowed together in a mellifluous stream of prose.

Grammatical Forms of mellifluous

• past tense: mellifluoused
• plural: mellifluouses
• comparative: more mellifluous
• superlative: most mellifluous
• present tense: mellifluous
• future tense: will mellifluous
• perfect tense: has mellifluoused
• continuous tense: is mellifluousing
• singular: mellifluous
• positive degree: mellifluous
• infinitive: to mellifluous
• gerund: mellifluousing
• participle: mellifluoused

Origin and Evolution of mellifluous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mellifluous' comes from the Latin word 'mellifluus', which is derived from 'mel' meaning honey and 'fluere' meaning to flow.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is sweet or musical in sound, the word 'mellifluous' has evolved to also convey a sense of smoothness and richness in tone or texture.