mellisonant
- adjective
- /ˌmɛlɪˈsɒnənt/
- Formal
:
melodioso
- Her voice was so mellisonant that everyone fell silent to listen.
Examples
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They admired the mellisonant harmonies of the choir during the concert.
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The mellisonant notes of the piano filled the hall with warmth.
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The mellisonant tones of the harp filled the room.
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She sang with a mellisonant voice that captivated the audience.
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The mellisonant sounds of the violin resonated beautifully in the concert hall.
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Everyone was enchanted by the mellisonant melodies played by the orchestra.
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As she sang, her mellisonant voice echoed softly through the quiet garden.
Synonyms
63
1.7
Having a pleasing sound like a song
58
1.1
Pleasing to the ear, like a soft melody
18
3.9
It has a pleasant tune that is easy to sing
13
4.1
Having a smooth, flowing sound or line
7
4.0
Has a pleasant, musical sound
4
8.5
A smooth, sweet sound that is pleasant to hear
2
4.2
Sounds that blend in a pleasant way
1
6.4
Having a smooth, sweet sound that is pleasant to hear
1
8.3
A pleasant, smooth sound like music or speech that is nice to listen to
1
3.2
A sound like a nice song that is pleasant to hear
1
8.9
A sweet, pleasant sound that soothes
1
8.1
Sounds that match and are pleasant, like music or voices
Sounds pleasant and smooth to hear
Having a smooth, pleasant sound
Has a pleasant, smooth sound that is easy to listen to
A full, rich sound that is pleasant to hear
Being rich and pleasant in sound like a singing voice
A sound that is clear and pleasant like someone singing
Having a rich, mellow sound that feels pleasant and not harsh
Having a clear, high, sweet sound like a small pipe you blow into
Antonyms
How Smooth
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mellisonant comes from Latin parts mel 'honey' and sonant 'sounding', so it literally means 'honey-sounding'. Think of a voice or music as sweet as honey to the ear — that's why mellisonant means 'pleasant' or 'sweet-sounding'.