as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
a rich, mellifluous voice that gets her a lot of work in radio and TV commercials
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Recent Examples of mellifluous
What could've been a quick journey turns into a 10-year expedition filled with mythical creatures and near-death experiences involving a Cyclops, the mellifluous Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe.
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Allison Degrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Dec. 2025
Within the Paris setting, Chadwick felt aptly French with her gamine pixie cut, and her mellifluous voice was impressively restrained.
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Sarah Moroz,
Pitchfork,
12 Nov. 2025
The mellifluous voices carry a lovely, velvety texture, but don’t be fooled.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
The album, some of which is heard in snatches on the soundtrack, has a mellifluous monotony, as if Springsteen was mesmerized by his own loneliness.
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Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 Oct. 2025
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Allison Degrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Dec. 2025
Within the Paris setting, Chadwick felt aptly French with her gamine pixie cut, and her mellifluous voice was impressively restrained.
—
Sarah Moroz,
Pitchfork,
12 Nov. 2025
The mellifluous voices carry a lovely, velvety texture, but don’t be fooled.
—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
The album, some of which is heard in snatches on the soundtrack, has a mellifluous monotony, as if Springsteen was mesmerized by his own loneliness.
—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellifluous
Adjective
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Bassist Dominic DiGesu and drummer Max Bassin make up a top-notch rhythm section, while guitarist Emily Green constantly solos, sometimes doubling Winter’s playing, other times providing melodic riffs.
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There was this new kind of a melodic way of expressing emotion.
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While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
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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.
Adjective
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Also included is a 120-page hardcover book containing photographs by Cognito documenting the creation and promotion of the original album, along with lyric excerpts and handwritten notes from bey himself.
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And that is an ancient literary dynamic—a lyric condition, and a version of apostrophe, of addressing someone who can’t respond.
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“Mellifluous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellifluous. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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