mellifluous

mel-LIF-loo-us

meaning in plain English

Imagine honey pouring smoothly down a spoon; a sound that flows just as gently and sweetly.

Remember honey spilling softly—mellifluous means a voice that sounds just as smooth.

for example

The piano player's mellifluous playing relaxed everyone at the dinner party.

Think of a thick stream of honey sliding over your tongue—mellifluous sounds glide the same way, smooth and pleasant. That's why a mellifluous melody can feel like a warm, sweet sip.