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mellifluous

mel·lif·lu·ous [ mə líffloo əss ] or mel·lif·lu·ent [ mə líffloo ənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
pleasant to hear: pleasant and soothing to listen to, and sweet or rich in tone

[15th century. < late Latin mellifluus "flowing like honey" < Latin mel "honey"]

mel·lif·lu·ous·ly adverb
mel·lif·lu·ous·ness noun
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