Antonyms for mellifluent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : muh-lif-loo-uh nt
Phonetic Transcription : məˈlɪf lu ənt


Definition of mellifluent

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Middle French mellifluent and directly from Late Latin mellifluentem (nominative mellifluens), related to mellifluus (see mellifluous).
  • As in liquid : adj fluid, flowing, melting
  • As in mellifluous : adj smooth and sweet sounding
  • As in mellow : adj ripe, mature; softened
  • As in fluent : adj articulate

Synonyms for mellifluent

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