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

NOTE.—The forms ac-, af-, etc., are euphonic variations of ad-, and follow generally the rule that the final consonant of the prefix assimilates to the initial letter of the root.

From Literature

Then I mangle a “merci” and step between the tables, each crowded with young tech workers speaking in euphonic blends of French and English, to a stool by the window overlooking the crowded street.

From New York Times

“The vinyl was euphonic, warm and musical. It’s absolutely a preservation.”

From New York Times

As wireless and true wireless models have entered the mainstream, incumbent headphone companies have responded by making their wired models better, prettier, and more euphonic.

From The Verge

They’re the ones I dance in my bedroom with, in part because they’re smaller and lighter, and in part because their tuning is simply more euphonic.

From The Verge