Mellifluous Meaning in English
word
məˈlɪflu.əs
muh-LIF-loo-uhs
mɛlˈɪfluːəs
mel-IF-loo-uhs
Definition
Describes a sound, voice, or piece of music that is smooth, pleasant, and sweet to listen to.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; often used for voices, music, or language. Collocates with 'voice', 'tones', 'melody', 'sound'. Less common in everyday speech; avoid for trivial or harsh sounds.
Spanish: melifluo - de sonido agradablePortuguese (BR): melífluo - de som agradávelPortuguese (PT): melífluo - de som agradávelChinese (Simplified): 悦耳的 - 流畅的Chinese (Traditional): 悅耳的 - 流暢的Hindi: मधुर - सुरीलाArabic: عذب النغم - سلس الصوتBengali: মধুর - কোমল (শব্দ) - মধুমাধুর্যপূর্ণRussian: мелодичный - сладкозвучныйJapanese: 耳に心地よい - 滑らかな（音）Vietnamese: êm ái - ngọt ngào (âm thanh)Korean: 감미로운 - 부드러운 (소리)Turkish: akıcı - kulağa hoş gelenUrdu: شیریں (آواز) - دلکش (آواز)Indonesian: merdu - lembut (suara)
Example Sentences
She has a mellifluous singing voice.
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The piano made a mellifluous sound in the quiet room.
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Everyone enjoyed his mellifluous speech at the wedding.
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Her mellifluous laughter filled the entire house with warmth.
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The radio DJ’s mellifluous voice makes early mornings much more pleasant.
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Nothing beats a mellifluous melody after a long, stressful day.
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