mellifluous\ məˈlɪfləwəs \ adjective: having a pleasant, smooth, and musical sound
The word mellifluous appeared in 16 NYTimes.com articles over the past year, including in Alice Newell-Hanson’s August 5 piece, “Jessie Buckley Goes Where Few Actresses Dare,” about Buckley’s role in Wild Rose:
Despite her instructors’ advice against blending music and acting, Buckley’s mellifluous, soaring voice—evident as she performs songs by Emmylou Harris and Wynonna Judd—makes her performance unforgettable. She continues to create music, releasing an album with guitarist Bernard Butler in 2022 and writing songs between film projects.
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