Sensory Language

3 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The composer carefully crafted the piece to achieve a perfect euphony of sound.
  • I love how all the instruments blend together to create such a beautiful euphony.
  • The band's music has such a chill euphony that I can listen to all day.
  • The euphony of colors in the painting created a sense of harmony and balance.

noun the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

  • The poet used onomatopoeia to vividly describe the sounds of nature in his latest work.
  • I love how onomatopoeia makes comic books more fun to read with all the sound effects.
  • The rapper's lyrics are full of onomatopoeia that really bring his songs to life.
  • The artist's use of onomatopoeia in her painting created a sense of movement and energy.

adjective A descriptive word that modifies a noun, indicating a quality or attribute such as 'hot and humid'.

  • The steamy weather made it difficult to focus during the outdoor meeting.
  • Let's skip the steamy walk and take a cab instead.
  • The party last night was so steamy, everyone was dancing and having a great time.
  • The steamy romance novel had readers hooked from the first page.