euphonious

American  

[yoo-foh-nee-uhs] / yuˈfoʊ ni əs /

adjective

1. pleasant in sound; agreeable to the ear; characterized by euphony.

   a sweet, euphonious voice.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• noneuphoniously
  adverb
• noneuphonious
  adjective
• noneuphoniousness
  noun
• euphoniously
  adverb
• uneuphonious
  adjective
• euphoniousness
  noun
• uneuphoniously
  adverb
• uneuphoniousness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of euphonious

First recorded in 1765–75; euphony + -ous

Explanation

Something euphonious sounds beautiful and pleasant. "You have a euphonious voice!" is a great compliment for a singer. This word sounds pretty when you say it, so it makes sense that it describes something pleasing to the ear. Most often, this word applies to music and a person's tone or accent. A great public speaker might have a euphonious voice. A well-written poem sounds euphonious. Many people find the sounds of nature euphonious. But the sound of barking, howling dogs? Not so euphonious.