Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear; flowing like honey.
"Her mellifluous voice captivated the entire audience."
Complimenting voices, music, or writing
"He's such a smooth-talking salesman"
"He has such a mellifluous way with words"
Shows refined taste and appreciation for beauty
From Latin "mellifluus" meaning "flowing with honey" - from "mel" (honey) + "fluere" (to flow).
First used in English in the 15th century, during a time when Latin was the language of scholars and the church.
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Present everywhere; widespread and commonplace.
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; shrewd.
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
