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- [muh-lif-loo-uh nt]
- /məˈlɪf lu ənt/
- /me.ˈlɪ.flʊənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-lif-loo-uh nt]
- /məˈlɪf lu ənt/
Definitions of mellifluent word
- abbreviation MELLIFLUENT mellifluous. 1
- abbreviation MELLIFLUENT mellifluous 0
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Origin of mellifluent
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Late Latin mellifluent- (stem of mellifluēns), equivalent to Latin melli- (stem of mel) honey + fluent- fluent
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Parts of speech for Mellifluent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mellifluent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
mellifluent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mellifluent
adj mellifluent
- talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
- vocal — of, relating to, or uttered with the voice: the vocal mechanism; vocal criticism.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
- cogent — A cogent reason, argument, or example is strong and convincing.
adjective mellifluent
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- eloquent — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
- melting — to become liquefied by warmth or heat, as ice, snow, butter, or metal.
- dissolved — That has been disintegrated in a solvent.
- liquiform — Resembling a liquid.
Antonyms for mellifluent
adj mellifluent
- effortful — marked by effort or exertion; labored.
- hesitant — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- inarticulate — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
- unprepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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