Definition of mellifluentnext
as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music the seamless editing gives the lushly romantic film a very mellifluent feel

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Adjective
  • The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.
    Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
  • The music from the Los Angeles alternative/space-rock trio remains cinematic, deeply melodic, contemplative, and filled with darkness.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
    Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
  • While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • And that is an ancient literary dynamic—a lyric condition, and a version of apostrophe, of addressing someone who can’t respond.
    Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • And Jazz, with its swinging structure and lyric language, feels especially suited for the dramatic treatment.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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“Mellifluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellifluent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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