Mellifluence
/məˈlɪf.lu.əns/noun
The quality of having a smooth, rich flow, often used to describe sweet or soothing sounds or speech.
Did you know?In ancient times, honey was considered a divine substance, believed to have healing properties and used in many rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mellifluus
“flowing with honey”
Old French
Old French
mellifluant
“sweet-sounding or flowing like honey”
Middle English
Middle English
mellifluence
“the quality of sweetness in sound or speech, derived from honey”
Modern English
English
mellifluence
“a poetic term describing a smooth, sweet flow, often auditory”
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