mellifluent

mel·lif·lu·ent

adj \me-ˈli-flə-wənt\

Definition of MELLIFLUENT

: mellifluous

— mel·lif·lu·ent·ly adverb

Examples of MELLIFLUENT

1. <the seamless editing gives the lushly romantic film a very mellifluent feel>

Origin of MELLIFLUENT

Late Latin mellifluent-, mellifluens, from Latin mell-, mel + fluent-, fluens, present participle of fluere

First Known Use: 1601

Related to MELLIFLUENT

Synonyms: euphonious, lyrical, lyric, mellifluous, mellow, melodic, melodious, musical

Antonyms: unlyrical

Related Words: dulcet, golden, sweet

Near Antonyms: disconnected, staccato; discordant, dissonant, grating, harsh, inharmonious, jarring, strident, unmelodious, unmusical

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