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   mellifluent

   /mɪˈlɪflʊənt/

   adjective

   • 1. another term for mellifluous

   Word Origin early 17th century: from late Latin mellifluent-, from Latin mel, mell(i)- ‘honey’ + fluent- ‘flowing’ (from the verb fluere).

   Derivatives

   • 1. mellifluence noun

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   mel· lif· lu· ent me-ˈli-flə-wənt. Synonyms of mellifluent. : mellifluous. mellifluently adverb. Synonyms. euphonious. lyrical. mellifluous. mellow. melodic. melodious. musical. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of mellifluent in a Sentence. the seamless editing gives the lushly romantic film a very mellifluent feel. Word History.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › mellifluentMELLIFLUENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   MELLIFLUENT definition: → mellifluous | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

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   Mellifluent definition: mellifluous. . See examples of MELLIFLUENT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusMELLIFLUENT - 66 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   mellifluent. adjective. These are words and phrases related to mellifluent. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. MELODIOUS. Synonyms. melodious. sweet-toned. mellifluous. euphonious. musical. sweet. dulcet. mellow. soft. smooth. clear. rich. full-toned. resonant. ringing. Antonyms. harsh. discordant. grating. jarring. raucous.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › mellifluentMellifluent - definition of mellifluent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. sweetly or smoothly flowing: a mellifluous voice. 2. sweetened with or as if with honey. [1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin mellifluus = Latin melli- (s. of mel) honey + -fluus flowing] mel•lif′lu•ous•ly, adv. mel•lif′lu•ous•ness, n.

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   mellifluent is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French mellifluent; Latin mellifluent-, mellifluens.

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   Mellifluent definition: Mellifluous. Dictionary Thesaurus Sentences Grammar Vocabulary Usage Reading & Writing ...