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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMellifluousness
/məˈlɪf.lu.əs.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of having a smooth, rich flow; pleasing to the ear.
"The mellifluousness of her voice captivated the audience." - 2
A sound that is sweet and smooth, often used to describe music or speech.
"The mellifluousness of the melody made it unforgettable."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mellifluous' originates from the Latin 'mellifluus', which combines 'mel' meaning 'honey' and 'fluere' meaning 'to flow'. The word evolved in the English language during the late 17th century, retaining its connotation of sweetness and smoothness in sound.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mellifluousness" is said worldwide
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mellifluité
Transliteration: melifluite
"La mellifluité de sa voix a charmé l'auditoire."
Mellifluosität
Transliteration: Mellifluosität
"Die Mellifluosität ihrer Stimme fesselte das Publikum."
mellifluosità
Transliteration: mellifluosità
"La mellifluosità della melodia era incantevole."
mellifluidez
Transliteration: mellifluidez
"La mellifluidez de su voz cautivó a todos."
mellifluência
Transliteration: mellifluência
"A mellifluência da música era hipnotizante."
मधुरता
Transliteration: madhurta
"उसकी आवाज़ की मधुरता ने सभी को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
甜美流畅
Transliteration: tiánměi liúchàng
"她的声音甜美流畅，令人陶醉。"
감미로움
Transliteration: gammiro-um
"그녀의 목소리의 감미로움은 청중을 매료시켰다."
甘美さ
Transliteration: kanbisa
"彼女の声の甘美さは聴衆を魅了した。"
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