mellifluous

/muh-LIF-loo-us/adjective

sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

The announcer's mellifluous baritone made delays bearable.
Synonyms
melodious, dulcet, honeyed
Antonyms
grating, harsh
Root
flu- (flow)
Memory hook
mel (honey) + fluous (flowing): flowing like honey.

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