MELLIFLUOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

pleasing to the ear

Example: the dulcet tones of the cello

Synonyms

Sweet, Mellifluous, Dulcet, Mellisonant, Honeyed

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "mellifluous" was borrowed from Latin mellifluus.

🔗 Related Words

superfluous – A related word in the same word family.

fluid – A related word in the same word family.

dulcet – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.

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