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
  • The Grammy-winning ensemble will host a night of symphonic thrills at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This marked the first instance of the swear word accidentally making an appearance during a live sketch since Sam Rockwell in 2018 (not counting Sabrina Carpenter’s use of the word during a musical performance last year).
    — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of musical
Adjective
  • With more musicians in tow as well, Bridgers stretched her predominantly rock sound to new melodic territory, from ambient electronic to driving country.
    — Christine Werthman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • Each tube contained live birds — five Cuban bullfinches and six Cuban melodious finches, agents said.
    — David Goodhue October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of melodious
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“Euphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonic. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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