Euphonic

/juːˈfɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Pleasant or harmonious in sound; characterized by a smooth, agreeable flow of sounds.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-' (good) + 'phone' (sound) + '-ic'. This adjectival form emerged in English in the 19th century, particularly in musical and linguistic contexts discussing sound quality.

Kelly Says

French sounds euphonic to English speakers (which is why we find it romantic), but Japanese words with their clean consonant-vowel patterns also sound euphonic—what sounds good is partly universal biology and partly cultural conditioning.

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