mellifluous
adjectiveHow many syllables in mellifluous?
There are 4 syllables in the word mellifluous.How to pronounce mellifluous:
Definition of mellifluous:
- mellifluous (adjective):
- having a smooth rich flow
- (of sound) smooth and sweet
- adjective. pleasing to the ear.
Synonyms for mellifluous:
dulcet
euphonious
honeyed
lyric
lyrical
mellifluent
mellisonant
mellow
melodic
melodious
musical
silvery
smooth
soft
soothing
sweet
sweet-sounding
Antonyms for mellifluous:
absonant
acute
atonal
blaring
booming
cacophonic
cacophonous
caterwauling
clamorous
clangorous
clashing
coarse
conflicting
contradictory
contrary
deafening
dinning
discordant
disharmonic
disharmonious
dissonant
ear-piercing
ear-splitting
earsplitting
flat
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