What is the antonym of "Mellifluous"?
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Correct Answer: Harsh
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• Mellifluous describes a voice or sound that is sweet, smooth, and pleasant to hear (honeyed or melodious).
• Harsh refers to a sound that is rough, grating, unpleasant, and jarring to the ears, making it the exact antonym.
• Example: Instead of the singer's usual mellifluous tone, his voice sounded uncharacteristically harsh due to a severe sore throat.Word | Meaning
Melodious | Pleasant-sounding or musical (synonym)
Harmonious | Tuneful and pleasing to the ear (synonym)
Euphonious | Pleasing to listen to (synonym)