Euphony

Pronunciation: /juːfəni/

Definitions of euphony

noun the quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words

Example Sentences

A1 Euphony is the quality of being pleasing to the ear.

A2 The euphony of the music filled the room with a sense of calm.

B1 The poet carefully crafted his verses to achieve euphony.

B2 The euphony of the choir's harmonious voices brought tears to the audience's eyes.

C1 The composer's symphony was a masterpiece of euphony, blending different instruments seamlessly.

C2 Literary critics praised the author's use of euphony in creating a mesmerizing reading experience.

Examples of euphony in a Sentence

formal The composer carefully crafted the piece to achieve a perfect euphony of sound.

informal I love how all the instruments blend together to create such a beautiful euphony.

slang The band's music has such a chill euphony that I can listen to all day.

figurative The euphony of colors in the painting created a sense of harmony and balance.

Grammatical Forms of euphony

• past tense: euphonized
• plural: euphonies
• comparative: more euphonic
• superlative: most euphonic
• present tense: euphonizes
• future tense: will euphonize
• perfect tense: has euphonized
• continuous tense: is euphonizing
• singular: euphony
• positive degree: euphonic
• infinitive: to euphonize
• gerund: euphonizing
• participle: euphonized

Origin and Evolution of euphony

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'euphony' originated from the Greek word 'euphōnia', which is derived from 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'phōnē' meaning 'sound'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe pleasing or harmonious sounds, the meaning of 'euphony' has evolved to also refer to the quality of being easy and pleasant to listen to in language and speech.