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mellifluous

/mɛˈlɪflʊəs/adjective

Smooth and pleasing to listen to, like sweet music.

Example sentences

  • “The narrator's mellifluous tone made the audiobook a joy to hear.”
  • “Radio stations love hiring announcers with mellifluous voices.”

From the Latin for honey. It nearly always describes a voice.

Featured as word of the day on May 18, 2026.

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