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euphonic

euphonic

8.0
Having a smooth, pleasant sound
  • adjective
  • /juˈfɑnɪk/
translation icon : eufónico
  • The euphonic melodies of the orchestra filled the concert hall, captivating every listener.

Examples

  • The poet chose words for their euphonic qualities, aiming to create a soothing flow in his verses.

  • Out on the Faultline is a very entertaining album, with a lot of euphonic appeal that can attract a variety of listeners.

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  • Children often find the sound of tinkling bells to be euphonic and enjoyable.

Synonyms

sweet
vseuphonic
58 1.1

Pleasing to the ear, like a soft melody

is similar but used for more refined or musical qualities
melodious
vseuphonic
7 4.0

Has a pleasant, musical sound

covers general agreeableness beyond strictly musical tune
mellifluous
vseuphonic
  • Formal
4 8.5

A smooth, sweet sound that is pleasant to hear

is broader, covering any pleasing sound not only smooth tones
harmonic
vseuphonic
3 5.5

Forming a pleasing, balanced whole in sound, color, or action

is about pleasant sound quality rather than technical harmony relations
harmonious
vseuphonic
2 4.2

Sounds that blend in a pleasant way

focuses on single-sound agreeableness rather than blended combination
euphonious
vseuphonic
1 8.3

A pleasant, smooth sound like music or speech that is nice to listen to

is the general descriptor for agreeable sound without special style
symphonious
vseuphonic
1 8.1

Sounds that match and are pleasant, like music or voices

is narrower on harmony as combined parts rather than lone tone
euphonical
vseuphonic
9.7

Has a pleasant, smooth sound that is easy to listen to

is the standard adjective for the same agreeable sound
euphonous
vseuphonic
8.9

Sounds pleasant and smooth to hear

focuses on agreeable sound rather than musical structure
mellisonant
vseuphonic
  • Formal
9.9

A pleasant, sweet sound that is nice to hear

emphasizes general agreeableness over musical smoothness
canorous
vseuphonic
  • Literature
9.9

Being rich and pleasant in sound like a singing voice

means pleasing in sound but not necessarily richly full

Antonyms

215 1.0

Not nice and causing discomfort or unhappiness

dissonant
  • Specialized
3 7.3

A combination of musical notes that sounds harsh and unsettled

How Pleasing

dulcet
1 8.9
euphonic
8.0
melodious
7 4.0
pleasant
314 1.0

Surface Forms

euphonic positive

Morphology

euphonic = euphony (transparent) = euphony + ic

Formed by a standard adjectival derivation from the noun 'euphony' with the productive suffix '-ic', so the meaning 'relating to pleasing sound' follows directly.

Etymology

Euphonic comes from two old Greek parts: eu- meaning 'good' and phon meaning 'sound', the same phon you find in phone. So, euphonic means 'good sounding', which is why we use it for pleasant or agreeable sounds.