\me-ˈli-flə-wəs, mə-\
Definition:
1: having a smooth rich flow
2: filled with something (as honey) that sweetens
Etymology:
Middle English mellyfluous, from Late Latin mellifluus, from Latin mell-, mel honey + fluere to flow; akin to Gothic milith honey, Greek melit-, meli
First Known Use: 15th century
My husband heard this word yesterday on NPR while listening to a story about a man's speech. Before I looked up the word, I thought it may be a negative term, but it is quite complimentary. Another very descriptive word for you to add to your vocabulary!
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