euphonous

Thân thiện

Her laughter was a euphonous melody that filled the quiet room.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Pleasant-sounding; having a pleasing or agreeable sound: The word describes sounds, particularly speech or music, that are smooth, melodious, and agreeable to the ear.

Usage

The adjective "euphonous" is used to describe a sound or a series of sounds. It is a formal or literary term often applied to voices, musical notes, words, or languages. * It typically modifies nouns like voice, sound, tone, word, language, or name. * It is synonymous with the more common adjective euphonious.

Examples

• The singer's euphonous voice filled the concert hall with warmth.
• Many people find Italian to be a particularly euphonous language.
• She chose a short and euphonous name for her new business.
• The poet is known for his euphonous use of language.

Advanced Usage

• "Euphonous" vs. "Cacophonous": These are direct antonyms. While "euphonous" describes pleasant sounds, cacophonous describes harsh, discordant, and unpleasant sounds.
  • The euphonous melody of the flute was a stark contrast to the cacophonous noise of the traffic.

Variants and Related Words

• Euphonious (adj.): This is the more frequently used variant and is identical in meaning to "euphonous."
• Euphony (n.): The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words.
  • The poet valued euphony over strict rhyme.

Synonyms

• Melodious
• Mellifluous
• Dulcet
• Harmonious
• Sweet-sounding

Antonyms

• Cacophonous
• Discordant
• Grating
• Jarring
• Strident

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a pleasant sound
   • a euphonious trill of silver laughter

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• euphonious