Difference between Mellifluous and Melodious

What is the difference between Mellifluous and Melodious?

Mellifluous as an adjective is flowing like honey. while Melodious as an adjective is having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

Mellifluous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Flowing like honey. Sweet and smooth; generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style.

Melodious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

We hope you now know whether to use Mellifluous or Melodious in your sentence.

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