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euphonious

UK/ju:'fәuniәs/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Pleasing and agreeable to the ear; harmonious in sound

悦耳的,声音和谐的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
eu-good, well
+
phonsound, voice
+
-iousfull of, having the quality of
=euphonious

The adjective of euphony: eu- (good) + phōnē (sound) + -ious = 'full of good sound,' pleasant to hear. The opposite of cacophonous.

Root phon still carries 13 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Italian is often called a euphonious language.

  • 2.

    She chose a soft, euphonious name for her daughter.

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