euphonious
adjective
eu·pho·ni·ous
yü-ˈfō-nē-əs 
: pleasing to the ear
euphoniously
adverb
euphoniousness
noun
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Examples of euphonious in a Sentence
an opera singer with an appropriately euphonious name
the doorbell had a noticeably euphonious chime
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Things started out so well with Fortran and Cobol—brief yet euphonious names rooted in descriptors of language’s purpose: formula translator, business language.
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Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
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
Its arcane staccato and euphonious intonation has become deeply ingrained in our language through the word’s use as a magical catchphrase.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2015
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
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
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Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2023
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
Its arcane staccato and euphonious intonation has become deeply ingrained in our language through the word’s use as a magical catchphrase.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2015
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
More surprising are passages of childlike innocence—for example, a euphonious chorus of singing flowers—and episodes of polyrhythmic orchestral exuberance, as in Kay’s wild sleigh ride with the Queen.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2019
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“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euphonious. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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