Mellifluous is an adjective that describes a sound or voice that is SWEET, smooth, and pleasing to the ear. It is derived from a combination of the words MELODIOUS, LIQUID, MELLOW, honied, SWEET, HARMONIOUS, HONEYED, and DULCET, all of which have similar meanings. MELODIOUS refers to a pleasant, musical sound; LIQUID suggests a smooth, flowing quality; MELLOW implies a soft, soothing tone; honied and HONEYED refer to something that is SWEET and pleasant; SWEET implies a pleasant taste or smell; HARMONIOUS suggests a pleasing combination of sounds; and DULCET implies a gentle, soothing sound. Together, these words create a vivid description of a sound that is both pleasing and comforting.