🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

감미로움

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gammiro-um

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mellifluousness/məˈlɪf.lu.əs.nəs/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀의 목소리의 감미로움은 청중을 매료시켰다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of having a smooth, rich flow; pleasing to the ear.

    "The mellifluousness of her voice captivated the audience."
  2. 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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