Definition

The quality of having a smooth, pleasant sound that is sweet and soothing to hear.

Example

The mellifluousness of her voice captivated everyone in the room.

Conversation

Have you ever listened to someone with such mellifluousness in their voice?

Yes! It's like music to my ears whenever they speak.

I know, right? It makes even the most boring topics interesting.

Exactly! I could listen to them talk for hours.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mellifluousness → It is formed from "melli-" (from Latin "mel", meaning honey) and "fluere" (meaning to flow), combined with the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of) and "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word describes a quality of having a smooth, sweet flow, akin to honey flowing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'honey' ('melli-') flowing smoothly ('fluere') to remember that 'mellifluousness' refers to a sweet, smooth quality.

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