What is the opposite of MELLIFLUOUS?
2025
What is the opposite of MELLIFLUOUS?
- A.
Tribunal
- B.
Superficial
- C.
Cacophony
- D.
Truncated
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Cacophony
"Mellifluous" means smooth and musical to the ear. "Cacophony" means a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Because these meanings are opposites in terms of sound quality, "cacophony" is the correct antonym.
Tribunal — a court of justice; unrelated to sound.
Superficial — shallow or on the surface; does not describe sound quality.
Cacophony — a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; antonym of mellifluous.
Truncated — shortened; not related to sound quality.
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