euphonious

adjective

yü-ˈfō-nē-əs How to pronounce euphonious (audio)
Definition of euphoniousnext
1
as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music an opera singer with an appropriately euphonious name

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2
as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes the doorbell had a noticeably euphonious chime

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Recent Examples of euphonious The singer kept her cool through technical difficulties and captivated a drenched, shifty crowd, drawing them in with a warm smile and a euphonious delivery. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Ragtime’s jubilant origins in vaudeville and communal dancing are apparent in its euphonious melodies and playful rhythms. — Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026 The man with the famously euphonious voice narrated a video about blues music while the musicians played classic blues songs backed by the symphony. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025 Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023 The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark. — Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023 Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but. — Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022 Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message. — Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021 With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself. — Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphonious
  1. melodic
  2. symphonic
  3. lyrical
  4. musical
  5. lyric
  6. melodious
  7. tuneful
Adjective
  • That decision paid off, as the gorgeous album marries thoughtful and melodic production with deeply personal storytelling about the member’s families and upbringings.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
  • With delirious melodic instincts, the Bronx rapper’s new tape evokes Young Money-era swag on a SoundCloud budget.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • From beloved hits to symphonic art songs, Webb in his 80 years has written it all.
    — Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In his youth, Blomstedt learned piano, violin and organ, then fell in love with symphonic music.
    — Tom Huizenga, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • The film’s wondrously street-lyrical patter, its emblematic phrases and inflections, amount to a vast act of world-building—a lost milieu brought back to life in bygone clichés.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The book is a rich and lyrical telling of her childhood as the daughter of a dynasty of Manhattan wine sellers; her days on the New York City club scene of the late ’90s; her culinary studies, acting auditions, and restaurant jobs; and more.
    — Tarajia Morrell, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • The musical’s Broadway run was sadly short — just four months including previews — so many fans were overjoyed when a national tour was announced.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Woven through the movie are hundreds of photographs that were shot by Richard Avedon, and there’s no question that the images are stunning, but the way the movie layers them into your consciousness is nearly musical in its finesse.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of musical
Adjective
  • Rather than a static image with music, a lyric video with different imagery can also help increase views on social media platforms.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Some songs are difficult to follow without lyric sheets in hand, and even then, the internal logic collapses, baiting you in with coherent ideas before going in another direction.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • The arrival of rental equipment struck a less melodious note, which the bride took as her cue to leave the men to the set-up and retreat to a common room dotted with beanbags and rugs.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Each tube contained live birds — five Cuban bullfinches and six Cuban melodious finches, agents said.
    — David Goodhue October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of melodious
Adjective
  • This strophic song in five verses conveys the journeyman’s joyfulness through a jaunty, tuneful vocal line over a steadily striding piano accompaniment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • This new 20-minute epic was the band’s Crazy Horse moment, their idea of a rock anthem that starts with a tuneful, melancholy song and then proceeds to deconstruct it with loud report.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of tuneful

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“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonious. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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