Select the word that is the exact opposite of the word MELLIFLUOUS in meaning from the given options:-

Cacophonous

The correct answer is Option (2) → Cacophonous

• Mellifluous (Adjective): Having a smooth, rich flow; sweet or musical to the ear. (Literally means 'flowing like honey'.)

• Cacophonous (Adjective): Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. This is the direct opposite of sweet and musical.

Other Options: 

• Resonant → deep, clear sound

• Harmonious → pleasant, tuneful (similar to mellifluous)

• Acrimonious → bitter or angry in tone (related to speech, not sound quality)