euphony

noun eu·pho·ny \ˈyü-fə-nē\

plural eu·pho·nies

Definition of EUPHONY

: pleasing or sweet sound; especially : the acoustic effect produced by words so formed or combined as to please the ear

: a harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound

— eu·phon·ic \yu̇-ˈfä-nik\ adjective

— eu·phon·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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French euphonie, from Late Latin euphonia, from Greek euphōnia, from euphōnos sweet-voiced, musical, from eu- + phōnē voice — more at ban

First Known Use: 1606

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