mellifluent

[ muh-lif-loo-uhnt ]

adjective

1. mellifluous.

Other Words From

• mel·liflu·ence noun
• mel·liflu·ent·ly adverb
• unmel·liflu·ent adjective
• unmel·liflu·ent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of mellifluent¹

1595–1605; < Late Latin mellifluent- (stem of mellifluēns ), equivalent to Latin melli- (stem of mel ) honey + fluent- fluent

Example Sentences

“Mellifluent, you will transport us all to the Palace of the Snow Queen,” he said.

From Literature

“My name is Mellifluent. My sisters gave me the name Malevolent to make your kind fear me!”

From Literature

“Let’s try something a little more complex. Mal...I mean, Mellifluent! Free Merriweather from the Mirror!”

From Literature

“She’s been there before. Is that true, Mellifluent?”

From Literature

“Okay, Mellifluent, you can move...but only enough to get us to the Palace of the Snow Queen. Got it?”

From Literature

Related Words

• delicate
• savory
• soft
• soothing
• sweet