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The word we are learning today to build your IELTS vocabulary is ‘Mellifluous.’
It is pronounced as, Melli-flu-ous .
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Now, Let’s look at its meaning!
‘Mellifluous’ means flowing smoothly and sweetly, often used to describe a voice or music.
Do you know its Origin? Mellifluous comes from the Late Latin mellifluus!
“flowing with honey, (of a taste or scent) sweetened with or as if with honey,” and by extension “eloquent, persuasive.”
Let’s now look into some sentence examples of ‘Mellifluous’
1. The baby was soon lulled to sleep by the mellifluous crib rocking.
2. I think his voice is noble, mellifluous, rich and with a good range of colours.
Read and learn some of the Synonyms of ‘Mellifluous’!
- Pleasing - Harmonic - Soothing
Read and learn some of the Antonyms of ‘Mellifluous’!
- Harsh - Jarring - Strident
Pop Quiz Time!
1. What is a synonym for "sweet-sounding" that means pleasant to the ear? 2. Provide an antonym for "sweet-sounding" that suggests a harsh sound.
3. Give another word for "sweet-sounding" that implies a smooth and flowing quality.
Answers!
1. Harmonious 2. Discordant 3. Melodic
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