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MELLIFLUOUS

Dictionary entry overview: What does mellifluous mean?

• MELLIFLUOUS (adjective)
The adjective MELLIFLUOUS has 1 sense:

1. pleasing to the ear

Familiarity information: MELLIFLUOUS used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• MELLIFLUOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Pleasing to the ear

Synonyms:

mellifluous; mellisonant; dulcet; honeyed; sweet

Context example:

the dulcet tones of the cello

Similar:

melodic; melodious; musical (containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody)

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