Friday, December 19, 2025
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adjective16 Scrabble pts22 WWF pts
MELLIFLUOUS
/məˈlɪf.lu.əs/
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Etymology
From Latin mellifluus, from mel (honey) + fluere (to flow). Literally means 'flowing with honey'.
Famous Quote
"Her mellifluous tones enchanted every ear in the concert hall."
— Music Critic, The Times
Usage Examples
- 1.The singer's mellifluous voice captivated the entire audience.
- 2.The poet's mellifluous verses flowed like a gentle stream.
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Fun Fact
This word is worth 17 points in Scrabble - and using it in conversation makes you sound mellifluous yourself!
Word Game Analysis
11
Letters
16
Scrabble Points
22
WWF Points
8
Unique Letters