characterized by euphony; having a pleasant sound; harmonious
Derived forms
euphoniously (euˈphoniously)
adverb
euphonious in American English
(juːˈfouniəs)
adjective
pleasant in sound; agreeable to the ear; characterized by euphony
a sweet, euphonious voice
Derived forms
euphoniously
adverb
euphoniousness
noun
Word origin
[1765–75; euphony + -ous]This word is first recorded in the period 1765–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: bilateral, guidance, lightweight, mocha, statement-ous is a suffix forming adjectives that have the general sense “possessing, full of”a given quality (covetous; glorious; nervous; wondrous); -ous and its variant -ious have often been used to Anglicize Latin adjectives with terminations that cannotbe directly adapted into English (atrocious; contiguous; garrulous; obvious; stupendous). As an adjective-forming suffix of neutral value, it regularly Anglicizes Greekand Latin adjectives derived without suffix from nouns and verbs; many such formationsare productive combining forms in English, sometimes with a corresponding nominalcombining form that has no suffix (as -fer and -ferous; -phore and -phorous; -pter and -pterous; -vore and -vorous)
Examples of 'euphonious' in a sentence
euphonious
If it's not a masterpiece, it's certainly euphonious.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Enormity is more euphonious than enormousness.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Opening with euphonious chimes and husky vocals, the song later erupts into a fever of racing drums and soaring guitars.
The Sun (2009)
It is only later generations, yearning for the comfort of a golden past, who have fallen for his euphonious silliness.