Mellifluous is another adjective I love a lot. It’s of Latin origin and literally means ‘flowing with (or as if with) honey’. We use it to talk of voices and music that have a pleasant and flowing sound.
Here’s a couple of examples:
The mother’s mellifluous voice lulled the baby to sleep.
(A tip for novice dog carers) If all else fails, try soothing a stressed dog with the mellifluous sounds of classical music.
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