euphonious

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English

Etymology

euphony +‎ -ous (“possessing”).

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 291: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /juːˈfəʊni.əs/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 291: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /juˈfoʊni.əs/

Adjective

euphonious (comparative more euphonious, superlative most euphonious)

  1. Pleasant-sounding; agreeable to the ear; possessing or demonstrating euphony.
    • 2011, John Jeremiah Sullivan, Pulphead,
      Often when he approaches this question you can watch him--with a sudden flourish of meaningless, euphonious adjectives--trace a broken silhouette around the answer.

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