euphonic

[ yoo-fon-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by euphony.

euphonic

/ juːˈfɒnɪk; juːˈfəʊnɪəs /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to euphony; pleasing to the ear
2. (of speech sounds) altered for ease of pronunciation

Derived Forms

• euˈphonically, adverb
• euˈphoniousness, noun

Other Words From

• eu·phoni·cal·ly adverb
• eu·phoni·cal·ness noun
• uneu·phonic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of euphonic¹

First recorded in 1805–15; euphon(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

Let a euphonic influence eject the -t, as often as the word occurs in the nominative case.

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From the form vissdum we see that the prterite is not strong, but weak; therefore that vissa is euphonic for vista.

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As Dak verb stems end in a vowel it is preceded by a euphonic h.

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In is the possessive pronoun, cuchi the sign of the imperfect, t in the perfect is a euphonic letter.

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Helena is the capital of one of these new States, to which is given the euphonic name of Montana.

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