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euphonic

adjective

Definition of euphonicnext
as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes the parents are looking for something euphonic for their baby's name

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  1. symphonic
  2. musical
  3. melodic
  4. melodious
Adjective
  • From a symphonic stage in Dallas comes the story of a tragedy that struck a nation in its heart.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But Hynde makes the song as accusatory, and grandly symphonic, as a great Phil Spector track.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • Jalen Brunson is hosting the season premiere with Katseye as the musical guest.
    — William Earl, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Next week, Dakota Johnson will host with Turnstile as the musical act.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of musical
Adjective
  • Yet a close second is probably the melodic sound of British rock band the Smiths.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Toho’s music team had been looking for international artists who could bring powerful shouts and melodic vocals in keeping with the show’s high-energy tone, which led to the Electric Callboy pairing.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • After a particularly melodious rendition of the national anthem—count on the Met audience to go full voice—the curtain soon rose on the Scottish Highlands.
    — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But any of its musical sequences, especially those featuring Garland’s sterling and melodious voice, is still guaranteed to give audiences goosebumps for decades to come.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of melodious
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“Euphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonic. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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