euphony
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.eu·pho·ny
noun \ˈyü-fə-nē\ plural eu·pho·nies
Definition of EUPHONY
1
: pleasing or sweet sound; especially : the acoustic effect produced by words so formed or combined as to please the ear
2
: a harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound
— eu·phon·ic \yu̇-ˈfä-nik\ adjective
— eu·phon·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Origin of EUPHONY
French euphonie, from Late Latin euphonia, from Greek euphōnia, from euphōnos sweet-voiced, musical, from eu- + phōnē voice — more at ban
First Known Use: 1606
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