euphonic

Meaning

1. 1adjectivecomparable

   Having a pleasant, smooth sound, especially in speech, poetry, or music.

   Grammar: Gradable: you can say 'more euphonic' or 'most euphonic'; not usually used before 'than' in everyday speech.

   Patterns

   • euphonic language
   • euphonic sound
   • euphonic phrase

   The poet chose euphonic words that flowed like a gentle stream.

   Her euphonic voice made the song feel warm and inviting.

   The composer aimed for a euphonic blend of strings and woodwinds.

Word forms

Common combinations

euphonic sound

The euphonic sound of the harp filled the room.

euphonic language

Critics praised the novel's euphonic language.

euphonic effect

The repetition created a euphonic effect in the poem.

euphonic quality

The euphonic quality of her speech charmed the audience.

Synonyms and how they differ

melodious

Often used for music or voices that have a clear, tuneful quality; euphonic can also apply to language and poetry.

harmonious

Suggests a pleasing combination of different sounds; euphonic focuses more on the smoothness of a single sound or phrase.

mellifluous

More literary and often describes a voice or words that sound sweet and flowing; euphonic is a more general term.

Opposites

Word family

euphony noun

The quality of having a pleasant sound.

euphonious adjective

Another adjective meaning pleasant-sounding, often used in literary contexts.

Commonly confused: euphonic or euphoric?

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